At night, vehicles parked on the street are subject to being side-swiped by passing vehicles, especially in inclement weather or when parked on a poorly lit side street. The risk to parked cars is especially prevalent at night, due to reduced visibility, from drivers who are inattentive or ...
That law was immediately followed up by the Highway Safety Act. These two pieces of legislation put the government in charge of creating and upholding safety standards for cars and U.S. roadways. [Pictured: Automotive designers test a car layout at General Motors circa 1960.] 1967: Age ...