The Origin of Crash Test Dummies

Not the musical group.

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Posted By: Paul - Sat Apr 05, 2014
Category: Death | Motor Vehicles | PSA’s | Puppets and Automatons | 1960s

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And yet, despite the total lack of automotive safety measures, myself and 34 other children from that era survived!

Posted by Expat47 in Athens, Greece on 04/05/14 at 09:58 AM

Oh, for the good old days; pre seat belt laws.
And it was usually just a $50.00 fine for drinking in a vehicle unless you were very blitzed. And the loss of your booze.

Posted by BMN on 04/05/14 at 11:07 AM

yep, back in the good old days when children were speed bumps! I have met a few people who could qualify for a job as a crash test dummy! :lol:

Posted by Patty in Ohio, USA on 04/06/14 at 01:58 AM

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