NEW FORD TESTED - SOUND

The video discusses the promising outlook for Australia's motor industry in 1968, with a significant increase in car registrations. It highlights the rigorous testing of new Ford models at the Yu Yang Mountains test track, overseen by world champion race drivers Graham Hill and Jim Clark. The tests aim to ensure the cars' performance on challenging road conditions, emphasizing the importance of durability and reliability for both domestic and export markets.

What is the expected trend for Australia's motor industry in 1968?

• A boom year with increased registrations

• A decline in car registrations

• A stable year with no change

• Saturation of the market

Who are the world champion race drivers involved in testing the new car models?

• Graham Hill and Jim Clark

• Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost

• Michael Schumacher and Niki Lauda

• Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel

What is the purpose of the tests conducted by Graham Hill and Jim Clark?

• To showcase the cars in a race

• To test the cars' fuel efficiency

• To evaluate the cars for the Australian and export markets

• To compare the cars with competitors

What kind of road conditions does the test track simulate?

• Mountain roads

• Worst road surfaces imaginable

• Urban traffic

• Smooth highways

What must the new car models be able to handle during testing?

• Snow and ice

• High-speed racing

• Cobblestones and floods

• Desert conditions