The one safety feature authorities say should be standard on every single new car

Imagine blasting down the highway in a vehicle that doesn’t offer any seatbelts.

If you’re anything like us, you’d feel somewhat unsettled. A little exposed, even. Or just plain unsafe.

But there was once a time when that wouldn’t have been the case. When seatbelts weren’t mandatory, or even standard equipment on most vehicles.

Today, of course, it’s widely accepted that this relatively simple primary restraint system plays a significant role in the reduction of deaths and serious injuries in traffic collisions.

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