Mercedes-Benz: They Invented
- Video
- 2000
- 1m
1900s Girl: It seems like they were thinking about it
1930s couple: In the 1930s they built their first safety test vehicle.
1949 man: They patented safety door locks in 1949
1951 man: In '51 they patented front and rear crumple zones
1959 man: They conducted their first roll over tests in 1959
1960 couple: In 1960, they patented their safety steering system.
1978 woman: and pioneered antilock-breaks in '78.
1981 man: In '81 they manufactured the front airbag
1997 woman: In 1997, they built a more crash compatible SUV
1900s Girl, 1930s couple, 1949 man, 1951 man, 1959 man, 1960 couple, 1978 woman, 1981 man, 1997 woman: Now, they have vehicles with 8 airbags and an emergency system that can call for help.
1900s Girl: Because one thing has always been more important than anything else... .