Buckle up! 🚗 The simple seat belt, a device we use without thinking, has one of the most dramatic and controversial histories in automotive innovation. In this video, we trace the incredible journey of how the seat belt went from being ignored, hated, and even outlawed to becoming the single most effective life-saving device in your car.
Join us as we explore:
The First Patents: Discover the surprisingly early and rudimentary designs that started it all.
Public Skepticism & Outright Rejection: Why did people violently oppose a device meant to save their lives? We uncover the shocking reasons.
The Volvo Revolution: Learn how Volvo made the bold decision to give away the most important safety patent in history for FREE.
The Fight for Laws: The relentless crusade of doctors, safety advocates, and politicians who fought against the auto industry and public opinion to make seat belts mandatory.
The Three-Point Belt: The genius behind the simple design that became a global standard and has saved millions of lives.
This isn't just a story of engineering; it's a story of human psychology, corporate responsibility, and the long battle for public safety. Understanding this history might just make you click that belt every single time you get in a car.
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