Signs and Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis. People with RA are also at risk for Sjogrens syndrome, an autoimmune disorder that can cause dryness of the eyes, mouth, nose, throat, or skin due to inflammation that stops glands from releasing moisture, says Dr. Mandl.
American car manufacturers Nash (in 1949) and Ford (in 1955) offered seat belts as options, while Swedish Saab first introduced seat belts as standard in 1958. After the Saab GT 750 was introduced at the New York Motor Show in 1958 with safety belts fitted as standard, the practice became commonplace.
The first U.S. patent for a safety belt was issued in 1885, but they were considered optional items by manufacturers until 1963, when front seat lap belts were mandated. Most drivers in that era used rope or aircraft harnesses to hold themselves in place while racing.