Transportation Evolution and Preferences Quiz

What alternative transportation methods does Joe consider due to high gas prices?

• Using a skateboard and rollerblades

• Riding a bike and taking the bus

• Walking and carpooling

• Driving a horse and buggy

What is Joe's humorous concern about using horses for transportation?

• Feeding them and cleaning up after them

• Finding a saddle that fits

• Training them to follow traffic rules

• Teaching them to use GPS

According to Sheila, why do most people prefer driving over walking?

• Walking is not fashionable

• Driving is more convenient

• Driving is cheaper

• Walking is too slow

What is a major drawback of public transportation mentioned by Sheila?

• It is unpredictable

• It is always crowded

• It is too expensive

• It is not environmentally friendly

Which countries are mentioned as having great public transportation systems?

• Japan and Hong Kong

• Germany and Italy

• Canada and Mexico

• Brazil and Argentina

What historical mode of transportation does Sheila find fascinating?

• Travel by air

• Travel by water

• Travel by road

• Travel by rail

What innovation in the 1700s significantly improved water travel?

• The development of the sailboat

• The introduction of the submarine

• The creation of steam-powered ships

• The invention of the compass

When were bicycles and automobiles invented according to Joe?

• Bicycles in the early 1800s and automobiles in the late 1800s

• Bicycles in the late 1800s and automobiles in the early 1900s

• Bicycles in the late 1700s and automobiles in the early 1800s

• Bicycles in the early 1900s and automobiles in the mid-1900s

What modern car feature helps with backing out?

• Self-driving capabilities

• Rear-facing camera technology

• Voice-activated controls

• Automatic parking sensors

What is one of the tools mentioned that makes modern cars safer?

• Sunroof

• Heated seats

• Touchscreen navigation

• Built-in Wi-Fi