In message
-septembe
r.org, Frank Turner-Smith G3VKI writes
Chris Kirby wrote:
Frank Turner-Smith G3VKI wrote:


It's illegal to text while driving, but what about using a key?

On most cars, it's compulsory. If you don't turn it, the engine won't
start.

My car doesn't start with a key, you push a button marked "START". The car
I learnt to drive in, a 1956 Ford Popular, also had a button marked
"START". This is called "progress", apparently.
I need a drink.

My 1953 Ford Prefect also had a button marked "START". IIRC, you had to
pull it (and I expect the Popular was the same). It therefore seems that
the one great technical leap forward is the change from PULL to PUSH. On
the other hand, I don't that think that there was any need for a starter
solenoid
--
Ian