The Bicycle and Motorcar Quiz

Who developed the first 'bicycle' between 1790 and 1817?

• Kirkpatrick MacMillan

• John Kemp Starley

• Von Drais

• Nicholas Cugnot

What was the first cycle with pedals called?

• Draisienne

• Penny Farthing

• Rover

• Steam Wagon

Why were Penny Farthings considered dangerous?

• Riders sat high up and could fall over

• They were slow

• They were not popular

• They had small front wheels

Who invented the first 'safety' bicycle in 1885?

• Nicholas Cugnot

• John Kemp Starley

• Kirkpatrick MacMillan

• Von Drais

When was the first motorcar invented?

• 1880s

• 1913

• 1771

• 1769

What powered the first 'Horseless Carriages'?

• Electricity

• Steam

• Solar

• Petrol

Who invented the first petrol car?

• Karl Benz

• Gottlieb Daimler

• Wilhelm Maybach

• Henry Ford

What was the main issue with the first cars made individually?

• They were too slow

• They were too expensive

• They were too cheap

• They were too fast

What did Henry Ford introduce to make cars cheaper and quicker to produce?

• Mass production

• Handmade assembly

• Limited edition

• Customization

What is an assembly line?

• A line of cars waiting to be sold

• A line of people waiting to buy cars

• A line of cars racing each other

• A line of machines and people responsible for putting something together