Car-Related Mysteries Solved: The Answers to Questions You Never Ask
Car-Related Mysteries Solved: The Answers to Questions You Never Ask
Driving and cars are full of mysteries, some of which you may never have considered. Why aren’t car tires not available in colors? Why do they call them โbucketโ seats? Here are just some of the answers to the questions you may never have thought about.
Why Do They Drive on the Left Side of the Road in Some Countries?
It is said that driving on the left side of the road started when those walking and riding horses along the roads felt more comfortable keeping their right hands free to carry their swords. Seems like road rage has a long history too! By the way, Americans drive on the right side to be contrary to the British.
Why Do They Call Turn Signals Blinkers?
Manufacturers discovered that if turn signals went on and off, they were more likely to be seen by following drivers. This new invention was referred to as โblinkersโ because they resembled the blinking of the eyes.
Why Do They Refer to Car Hoods As Bonnets in England?
The word โbonnetโ comes from the Old French term โbonetโ meaning cloth covering. In America, we call them car โhoodsโ, which comes from the Old English word โhodโ, which refers to a soft head covering.
Why Do They Call Them โBucketโ Seats?
Early single seats in cars were fairly high, were rounded and had higher sides. This gave them a resemblance to โbucketsโ and the name stuck. Today,ย โbucket seatsโ are more likely to resemble furniture than buckets.
Why Are Car Tires Black?
Many are unaware that the raw rubber used in making car tires is actually a milky white color. So why then, are tires black? It is due to the carbon black additives added to the mixture which help stabilize the material, making tires stronger and more reliable. The black tires also better resist damage from UV rays.
Why are Engines Rated in Horsepower?
While car engines are referenced in terms of strength in horsepower, steam engines were actually the first to use the metric, as locomotive steam engines replaced horses. Because early automobiles also replaced horses as transportation, it made common sense to refer to their strength in horsepower as well. Early cars were even referred to as โhorseless carriagesโ.
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