Fun Facts That Are Good to Know

#1 - The automobile is the most recycled consumer product around the world.

#2 - In 1914, the first electric stoplight was installed in Cleveland, Ohio.

#3 - In 1972, cars traveled along L.A. freeways at an average speed of 60 mph. In 1982, the average was 17 mph.

#4 - Most fender-benders happen on clear, sunny, dry days.

#5 - People are willing to spend longer walking to and from a parking spot in parking lots than on city streets.

#6 - Highways can handle more cars at 55 mph than 80 mph.

#7 - Most American automobiles’ horns beep in the key of F.

#8 - Saturday at 1 p.m. has heavier traffic than weekday rush hours.

#9 - If everyone waits to merge at the point where a highway loses a lane, rather than earlier, traffic flows better.

#10 - One in three males pick their noses while driving.