#3: Seatbelts as Optional Accessories
For much of the 20th century, car safety meant “hold on tight.” Seatbelts existed but were usually tucked behind the seats like unwanted guests. Kids bounced freely in the back, and parents assured them “it’s only a short drive.” Public service ads eventually showed crash-test dummies meeting karma.
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It took decades — and a lot of broken dashboards — for seatbelts to graduate from optional to lifesaving.