92.5k views
5 votes
Why was the national traffic and motor vehicle safety act of 1966 significant?

User Ssimeonov
by
5.4k points

2 Answers

2 votes
It forced auto companies to add safety features to their vehicles, including head rests, energy-absorbing steering wheels, shatter-resistant windshields, and seat belts.
User Lavi Avigdor
by
6.1k points
5 votes
It recognized the right of consumers to buy safe cars.
User Daniel Westendorf
by
5.9k points