Multiple choice general knowledge

What inspired reflecting road lights to be invented?

  1. The sun light on the windshield

  2. Sun light on steel posts on road sides

  3. The light a cat's eyes gave off on a fence

  4. Car door reflecting mirrors
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Percy Shaw invented cat's eyes (reflecting road studs) after noticing how the light reflected off a cat's eyes sitting on a fence, which helped guide him safely along a dangerous road at night.

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