How the Motor Vehicle Changed our Lives (Page 5-6)

May 27, 2015 | Publisher: miway | Category: Automotive |  

The motor vehicle brought with it a considerable amount of changes that have impacted our daily lives in numerous ways. 5 3. How the Motor Vehicle Changed Our Lives It has changed our mind-set in terms of distance, considering that it transformed long journeys that used to take hours into short trips that take mere minutes. People soon realised that due to the technological marvel that is the motor car, it was no longer necessary to live close to your place of work and, because many took advantage of this, city layouts all over the world changed and many residential areas started appearing on the outskirts of cities, far from the busy industrial centres. 6 Commerce also boomed as it was possible to easily transport products to and from neighbouring countries, and we were introduced to many exotic goods that have since then become common household items. The motor vehicle also brought about a second industrial revolution. Henry Ford, the first mass producer of cars, created the continuously moving assembly line and also had workers assigned to specific posts doing specific jobs. This mode of production was quickly copied by other industries, because it increased both accuracy and speed of production. The motor vehicle has most certainly improved our lives for the better " but unfortunately, the above are not the only changes that the motor vehicle has brought about. According to the World Health Organisation, the number of road traffic deaths per annum is over 1.2 million. Cars are, in fact, the number one cause of accidental death in many countries. Arrive Alive states that annually, in South Africa alone, there are over 500 000 car-related accidents and, as a result of these accidents, 10 000 people lose their lives. Considering these statistics, it becomes clear why it is so important to adhere to the rules of the road and to also take other precautions to ensure road safety. Interesting Facts about Cars There are over 1 billion cars currently in use on earth. On average, 165 000 cars are produced every day. The average car consists of 30 000 parts. Over 50 000 volatile organic compounds make up that new car smell.

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https://www.miway.co.za/blog/useful-info/miway-s-guide-to-road-safety | With over one billion cars currently in use all over the globe, it is quite evident that motor vehicles have completely transformed our lives. They have provided us with greater flexibility and the ultimate convenience. Read on to learn more.

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