Car design, safety

Car design, safety One of the first automobile trials occurred in the year 1770, it involved a 3-wheeled, steam propelled carriage as constructed by French engineer, Nicolas Cugnot. During it’s first test run it was involved in an accident. This has led eventually to the many vehicles we see today and the safety features designed for them. Crumple zones or crush zones at the front and the rear of the car and serve to help …

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