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back in the wild west days the wagons that carried money and valuables had someone riding next to them usually carrying a rifle or shotgun to protect the shipment from theves. this allowed the driver of the wagons to concentrate on the team of horses pulling them.
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How does the laws of newton has do with a child under the age of 12 siting in the front seat of a car?
thw weight of a child is thrown forward just like an adult, yes less weight but still high impact with the dash board.This is why we invented seat belts, air bags, etc.Also why insurrance agencies now want all children seat belted or child restraints in rear of car.
Is there a Car called a savvy?
no there is not
Is there a country called car?
Yes
What is a mine car called?
traz
What was the Hoover car during the great depression?
It wasn't called a hoover car. it was called a hoover wagon.; a hoover wagon was a horse drawn car due to the lack of money from owners to pay for gas.
Why is the passengers seat called the shotgun seat in a car?
in the 1800s, the passenger would carry a shotgun to prevent robberies
Is there a drawer under the passanger seat of a Picasso?
yes or there is in my car
If you are riding shotgun in a car where are you sitting?
"Riding shotgun" means sitting in the front seat of a car. Before a car journey, if you are quick, you can call shotgun and you get to sit in the front seat.
How do you handle a drunk passanger?
If you Are in the car with them just convince them to st in the passeneger seat
Where is the fuel filter located on a 1995 VW Passat?
Under the car between the driver's seat and the rear passanger's seat.
Why do people call shotgun in order to ride in the front seat of the car?
Lots of people use the term shotgun as a reference to ride in the front passenger seat. It is a game that we play when multiple people are riding in a car and are not the driver.
What do you have to do to sit shotgun in a car?
Open the door, and sit beside the driver in the passenger seat
What safety concerns are involved in sitting in the front seat of a car?
If you do not meet the minimum in height and weight for sitting in the front seat or "shotgun" of a car, the airbag will hurt you if you get into a crash.
What is the back seat of a convertible car called?
Do you mean a rumble seat? That is a seat that folds out of the rear chassis of a car.
Where is the gas tank located on a Hyundai Sonata?
When under the car, the tank will be located practically under the rear passanger seat/rear wheel well.
What is the back seat of an open car called?
A 4 or 6 passenger open car used to be called a touring car. A two seat inside and one on the trunk outside is a rumble seat.
What does the phrase you call shotgun mean?
"I call shotgun" means that you call the seat next to the driver in a car. This originates from the Old West, where the man beside the driver guarded the coach with a shotgun.
