A CROSS-COUNTRY JOURNEY Standing in their driveway a family loads suitcases into the trunk of their car Then they climb into the vehicle Behind them the garage door closes slowly 4
The car pulls out of the driveway as they all wave goodbye to their house They will see it again in a few weeks It is time to get on the road 5
Many miles pass beneath the tires Few other automobiles share the highway with the family’s car The family is soon far outside of the city Eventually the sun begins to set The family stops at a roadside motel The day might be over but their trip continues tomorrow The family’s automobile has paved the way to adventure 6
Did you know In August 1888 Bertha Benz set out on the world’s first road trip Over about 12 hours she drove a Patent-Motorwagen 65 miles 105 kilometers to visit her mother Word spread quickly about Bertha’s journey Orders for the new vehicle came pouring in 7
