1. What were the modes of transportation used by the Smith family?

• The Smith family had used horses and a buggy for transportation before they bought their first car.

2. Give the reason why they had never owned a car.

• Benz ran his first car in 1885, Daimler in 1886. Although there is no reason to believe that Benz had ever seen a motor vehicle before he made his own.

3. Were the Smith children able to ride a car before?

• Therefore, if you own a classic car and no seat belts are fitted as standard, you have no legal obligation to have them fitted. However, you should bear in mind that children under 3 years old will not be able to travel in your vehicle. Children over 3 years of age are only allowed to sit in the back seats.