Thanks to advanced engineering, in-depth research and analysis of crash data, newer vehicles are built better and have more safety features to protect you.
Most standard equipment in cars today wasn’t even an option decades ago. Depending on your age, you may remember when cars didn’t have seat belts, or when the belt just went over your lap.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, celebrating its 50th year in 2020, has been involved in vehicle safety improvements for decades. The New Car Assessment Program, NCAP, was expanded in 1993 to include the 5-Star Safety Ratings system. Here’s a look at some overall vehicle safety improvements that have made cars safer over the decades.
Read the article at NHTSA.