Car Safety Through the Ages Quiz

Car Safety Through the Ages Quiz

Test your knowledge on the evolution of car safety features from the past to the present.

published on September 11
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Which car safety feature was introduced first?

Which car safety feature was introduced first?
Seat belts
Airbags
ABS brakes
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Which of the following is NOT a modern car safety feature?

Which of the following is NOT a modern car safety feature?
Blind spot monitoring
Crumple zones
Roll-down windows
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What year were airbags mandated to be installed in all new cars in the US?

1989
1998
2005
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Which car company introduced the first collision warning system?

Which car company introduced the first collision warning system?
Ford
Volvo
Toyota
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What safety feature reduces the impact of a collision by spreading the force across the front of the car?

What safety feature reduces the impact of a collision by spreading the force across the front of the car?
Anti-lock braking system
Crumple zones
Traction control
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Which car safety feature is designed to prevent cars from rolling over during sharp turns?

Which car safety feature is designed to prevent cars from rolling over during sharp turns?
Electronic stability control
Adaptive cruise control
Lane departure warning
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What year did the first car with ABS brakes hit the market?

What year did the first car with ABS brakes hit the market?
1966
1971
1978
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Which safety feature alerts the driver if they are drifting out of their lane?

Rearview camera
Lane departure warning
Heads-up display
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What was the first car to feature adaptive cruise control as a standard option?

BMW 7 Series
Toyota Crown
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
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Which car safety feature reduces the risk of injury during a frontal impact?

Which car safety feature reduces the risk of injury during a frontal impact?
Side airbags
Seat belt pretensioners
Child safety locks
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What year did the first automated emergency braking system become available in cars?

2006
2010
2014
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Which car safety feature helps maintain traction and prevent skidding?

Which car safety feature helps maintain traction and prevent skidding?
Traction control
Backup camera
Remote keyless entry