Take stock of those interesting and practical car trivia!

Mondo Cars Updated on 2024-03-07

Here are some fun and practical car facts:

Airbags in cars have a lifespan: Airbags usually have a lifespan of 10 years and should be replaced after expiration, otherwise they may fail.

The brake of the car is higher than the accelerator: This is to avoid the driver confusing the brake and the accelerator when driving, thus improving driving safety.

Gas stations do not refuel during thunderstorms: Because electric particles in the air may cause fires or, gas stations generally do not refuel drivers during thunderstorms.

The glass water used for car cleaning is blue: this is the manufacturer's attempt to remind the owner that this is a toxic liquid, and it is necessary to pay attention to safety when using it.

There are switches in the trunk of the car: Some cars also have switches in the trunk, which is so that in the event of a traffic accident, the occupants of the car can lower the rear seats and escape from the trunk.

There is a "click" sound at the gear lever when braking: Vehicles with automatic transmissions generally have the function to prevent misoperation of the gear lever, which is a normal phenomenon.

There are hidden hooks in the car: there is usually a small hook in the rear armrest to make it easy to hang some soup-like things.

Antennas on the rear windshield: TV, radio antennas and key fob antennas are mounted on the rear windshield, and the rear windshield also has a heating wire for heating and defrosting.

Although not everyone knows all of the above car trivia, mastering them will definitely make driving safer, more comfortable and more fun.

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