15 Fun and Interesting Car Facts You Probably Do Not Know
We drive our cars on a daily basis and tend to think that we know everything about them yet when you are stranded in the middle of nowhere, you don't have a clue on how to get yourself out of the fix. Reading you car manual and having basic knowledge on repairs that you can do on your own won't hurt you any.
There is a rich history on how vehicles came into being and a lot of car facts that may not be all that worth knowing but may be a good topic for conversation when with friends. Here are some of them:
1.) The very first car radio was created during 1929. This enabled car owners to enjoy music and DJ talk while on the road.
2.) More than 90% of vehicle owners have admitted into singing behind the wheel.
3.) The windshield wipers were invented by a female.
4.) After an accident, the airbag will only take 40 milliseconds to inflate.
5.) Your car consumes 1.6 ounces of gas whenever it is idle for even just a minute.
6.) The first ever known auto was made in 1669. It was built by a Belgian Jesuit priest, and it is just a two foot long, steam powered model.
7.) The city of Hong Kong has the most Rolls Royce's per capita.
8.) The Ford GT is very sturdy that at the time of the "Roof Crush" Test, it destroyed the crushing machine.
9.) Back when the first vehicles hit the roads, they did not have any steering wheels. Instead, they used a pair of levers which only comes in a black colour.
10.) In the United States, there are enough autos in the country for every person including the young ones.
11.) The most expensive car that was sold in 1987 was the 1931 Bugatti Royale Kellner Coupe with the astonishing price of $8,700,000.
12.) In the year 2010, the longest-ever traffic jam occurred in Beijing, China. The vehicles and drivers were trapped for more than 12 days.
13.) 1902 was when the first ever speeding ticket was issued, when most automobiles only had the maximum of 40mph capacity.
14.) The swiftest police mobile in use was the 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4. It reached the speed of 230 mph and only 30 officers are licensed and authorized to the mobile.
15.) In the whole world, cars are the most recycled products.
There you have it, 15 of the most fun and interesting car facts. These facts are just a piece of what is out there. Enjoy talking with your friends about them.
There is a rich history on how vehicles came into being and a lot of car facts that may not be all that worth knowing but may be a good topic for conversation when with friends. Here are some of them:
1.) The very first car radio was created during 1929. This enabled car owners to enjoy music and DJ talk while on the road.
2.) More than 90% of vehicle owners have admitted into singing behind the wheel.
3.) The windshield wipers were invented by a female.
4.) After an accident, the airbag will only take 40 milliseconds to inflate.
5.) Your car consumes 1.6 ounces of gas whenever it is idle for even just a minute.
6.) The first ever known auto was made in 1669. It was built by a Belgian Jesuit priest, and it is just a two foot long, steam powered model.
7.) The city of Hong Kong has the most Rolls Royce's per capita.
8.) The Ford GT is very sturdy that at the time of the "Roof Crush" Test, it destroyed the crushing machine.
9.) Back when the first vehicles hit the roads, they did not have any steering wheels. Instead, they used a pair of levers which only comes in a black colour.
10.) In the United States, there are enough autos in the country for every person including the young ones.
11.) The most expensive car that was sold in 1987 was the 1931 Bugatti Royale Kellner Coupe with the astonishing price of $8,700,000.
12.) In the year 2010, the longest-ever traffic jam occurred in Beijing, China. The vehicles and drivers were trapped for more than 12 days.
13.) 1902 was when the first ever speeding ticket was issued, when most automobiles only had the maximum of 40mph capacity.
14.) The swiftest police mobile in use was the 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4. It reached the speed of 230 mph and only 30 officers are licensed and authorized to the mobile.
15.) In the whole world, cars are the most recycled products.
There you have it, 15 of the most fun and interesting car facts. These facts are just a piece of what is out there. Enjoy talking with your friends about them.
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