Pleasant Grove Review | 1955-10-13 | Page 3 | Lifeguard Design

.... , ... -) Vx-' V : ' ) ' i L -k i ; '. i LIFEGUARD DESIGN A mother makes sure that her son is securely seated in a 1956 Ford Sunliner. The new Fords, which will be shown to the public Friday (September 23) incorporate five safety features in a "lifeguard design" intended to reduce chances of accidental acci-dental injury. On all new Fords, safety-designed steering wheels, door latches and rear view mirrors are standard equipment. Wheels are designed to absorb force if the driver is thrown forward, reducing the chance his chest might strike the steering column hub. Safety door latches (lower left) will resist crash impact, and help keep passengers inside the car where they are twice as safe, according to research figures. Mirrors have a special backing to help prevent shattering. shat-tering. Optional seat belts will withstand up to 4,000 pounds of force, Optional crash cushions for instrument panels and sun visors wilJ provide added protection if a passenger is thrown forward.