20 Common safety risks that were once perfectly legal

For a certain kind of teenager, the open bed of a pickup felt like the best seat in the world. The wind was louder back there, the view was better, and nobody worried much if the trip was only across town, down a rural road, or between fields. The danger came from how little control passengers had once the truck moved. A sudden stop, a sharp turn, loose gravel, or even a minor collision could eject someone before anyone had time to react.