Windshield wipers were not introduced until 1903, making rainy drives quite a challenge for early motorists
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The rearview mirror was first used in competitive racing in 1911, helping racers see behind them without turning around
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In 1903, Dr. Horatio Nelson Jackson completed the first cross-country road trip in the U.S., driving from San Francisco to New York in 63 days
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Ralph Teetor, who was blind, invented cruise control in 1945 as a response to his lawyer's inconsistent driving speed
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The first car radio was introduced by Chevrolet in 1922, but it wasn't built into the car—it was a separate unit that took up most of the passenger's seat
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The 1939 Packard was the first car to offer factory-installed air conditioning, but it was a massive unit that took up half the trunk space
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In 1980, China experienced a traffic jam that stretched for 60 miles and lasted for an incredible 10 days
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The Amphicar, produced in the 1960s, was a car that could travel on both land and water, surprising many with its amphibious abilities
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In 2003, a Swedish man was caught speeding at a mind-boggling 180 mph in Switzerland. He was fined $1 million, making it the most expensive speeding ticket ever issued
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The 1963 Chrysler Turbine had a jet engine that could run on diesel, kerosene, or even tequila! Talk about a versatile ride
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Fasten Your Seatbelts: A Thrilling Ride Through the History of Automobiles