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First car made standard with safety glass windows was the Cadillac.
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first electric powered windshield wipers were produced so the wiper speed stayed the same regardless of engine speed.
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chrysler introduces 4-wheel disc brakes.
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Nash-Kelvinator is the first to introduce the seat belt.
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several manufactuers put out vehicles with padded dashes to protect its occupants.
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improved door latches make it more difficult for door to open when in a collision. this feature was made standard on almost all cars.
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GM, Ford, and Chrysler offer seat belts as optional safety equipment.
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New York is the first state to enact a law that requires working front seat safety belts
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the top four U.S. auto manufacturers add front seat safety belts as standard equipment
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energy absorbing steering column introduced by GM
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GM produces the first airbag
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chrysler is the first auto company to make airbags standard equipment on all of their vehicles
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vovlo introduces side impact protection system
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volvo introduces side impact airbags
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all states but one have seat belt use laws
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volvo offers brake system that automatically applies brakes if driver fails to react (only at speeds 18mph or lower)
