Episode 5: The Long Road Ahead

Thanks to safety innovations like seat belts and airbags that we have discussed in previous episodes, many lives have been saved on the roads. However, numerous fatalities are still occurring, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Unsafe roads pose significant economic, social, and health costs, which is where the UN Road Safety Fund comes into play. In the final episode of 'Blink of an Eye', Thomas Henley examines the initiatives underway to halve the number of road fatalities by 2030 and explores the future of car safety.

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Episode 4: When Airbags Inflated

In 1952, engineer John Hetrick was involved in a car accident with his family. After the accident, Hetrick had a groundbreaking idea to develop a solution to protect against impact with the dashboard. The result was an airbag. However, car manufacturers initially showed little interest in the concept. So, when and how did the airbag eventually blow up? Join Thomas Henley as he unravels the fascinating story in this episode.