Timeline of transportation

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  • Horse
    4000 BCE

    Horse

    People uses horses for transportation
  • Wheel
    3500 BCE

    Wheel

    The wheel is invented in Iraq
  • The sail boat
    3100 BCE

    The sail boat

    The sailing boat is invented in Egypt
  • Camels
    3000 BCE

    Camels

    People uses Camels for transportation
  • Wooden boats
    2700 BCE

    Wooden boats

    The Egyptians begin using wooden ships for trade by sea
  • Hot air balloon

    Hot air balloon

    The hot air balloon and the hydrogen balloon are invented.
  • Hansom cab

    Hansom cab

    The first hansom cab is made in Hinckley.
  • The Highway Code

    The Highway Code

    In Britain the first Highway Code is published
  • The driving test

    The driving test

    In Britain a driving test is introduced. Cats eyes are invented. A 30 mile an hour speed limit is introduced in built up areas in Britain.
  • The zebra crossings

    The zebra crossings

    The first zebra crossing is made
  • traffic meter

    traffic meter

    The first traffic meters in Britain are installed
  • Electric train

    Electric train

    About 32% of families in Britain own a car. The first electric underground trains run in London. The three point seat belt is invented.
  • Pelican crossings

    Pelican crossings

    The pelican crossing is introduced.
  • speed cameras

    speed cameras

    Speed cameras are introduced into Britain
  • The channel tunnel

    The channel tunnel

    The Channel Tunnel opens