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First Invented
In 1885 Edward J. Claghorn invented the first seatbelt for tourists -
First Manuf. to install
when it came to automobiles Volvo was the first to reinvent the seat belt as a 2 point across the chest diagonal belt and install them in their cars -
when was the seat belt an option ?
In 1956 Ford and Chrysler were offering front lap seat belts as an option. -
Becoming required
in 1967 seatbelts became required in the front seat of all U.S. vehicles -
Becoming mandatory
Seat belts became mandatory in the back seat as well in 1977, Ford and Chrysler were the first to install them. -
Advances
2-Point Seat Belt: A restraint system with two attachment points. A lap belt.
3-Point Seat Belt: A seat belt with both a lap and a shoulder portion, having three attachment points (one shoulder, two hips).
Lap Belt: A seat belt anchored at two points, for use across the occupant's thighs/hips.
Lap/Shoulder Belt: A seat belt that is anchored at three points and restrains the occupant at the hips and across the shoulder; also called a "combination belt". -
2 years in the future
In the future I see manufacturers will make seatbelts out of more comfortable material but still safe at the same time