If those model A's could do 100 mph, I reckon those fancy seatbelts and airbags might come in handy. That's what people want, a fast way to get to point B but I agree. I know when to turn on the wipers.
Mine does a 35 MPH wide open I think. My wiper is a Manuel by had operation and hard to forget to paddle the wiper arm.
If my windshield wiper stops working it's my fault not the trucks.