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Car Safety Timeline
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Seat Belt
Volvo introduces the seat belt. It remains the most beneficial car safety device of all time. -
Padded Dashboard
Volvo introduces a padded dashboard, in an attempt to reduce facial/chest injuries from frontal collisions. -
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
First mechanical anti-lock brakes based on aircraft technology, introduced on the Jensen FF, a hand-built luxury sports car. -
Electronic ABS
Mercedes-Benz S-class is the first production car with electronic ABS. -
Drivers Airbag
Mercedes-Benz S-class is the first production car with a driver's airbag. -
Crash Tests
Pioneering crash tests carried out by European consumer organizations. Test method later adopted by Euro NCAP.
