Evolution of Vehicular Safety

Cars are a dangerous thing by nature. Just the idea of going far faster than you can run means you stand a very good chance of sustaining a serious injury, especially if you need to suddenly change directions. This can happen by swerving, by hitting something or by being hit.
In the earliest days of cars there was less of a need for safety, since there were very few cars on the road. However, with more cars than people, the level of danger grows a little higher with each passing year. Fortunately, cars have adapted some safety features that most people are fortunate enough to take for granted. The following are some of the most important of this group.