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4000 BCE
Horse
People uses horses for transportation -
3500 BCE
Wheel
The wheel is invented in Iraq -
3100 BCE
The sail boat
The sailing boat is invented in Egypt -
3000 BCE
Camels
People uses Camels for transportation -
2700 BCE
Wooden boats
The Egyptians begin using wooden ships for trade by sea -
Hot air balloon
The hot air balloon and the hydrogen balloon are invented. -
Hansom cab
The first hansom cab is made in Hinckley. -
The Highway Code
In Britain the first Highway Code is published -
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 first zebra crossing is made -
traffic meter
The first traffic meters in Britain are installed -
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
The pelican crossing is introduced. -
speed cameras
Speed cameras are introduced into Britain -
The channel tunnel
The Channel Tunnel opens
