UNIBEN LATEST UPDATE FOR FRESHERS

The University of Benin has released the procedure for Hostel Clearance and the Acceptance Fee for it's freshers for the 2016/2017 academic session.

1. RETURNING STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR THE 2016/2017 ACADEMIC SESSION AS FROM TUESDAY 11TH OCTOBER, 2016. TIME: 10 AM
   THEY ARE TO PAY THEIR RESPECTIVE CHARGES AND REGISTER THEIR COURSES FOR THE NEW ACADEMIC SESSION.
   NOTE THAT THEY ARE TO THEN VISIT THEIR COURSE ADVISERS FOR VALIDATION OF REGISTERED COURSES.
   CHARGE FOR LATE PAYMENT / REGISTRATION WILL BE ACTIVATED FOR THE 2016/2017 SESSION ON THE MORNING OF MONDAY NOVEMBER 7TH 2016. THIS IS 4 WEEKS AFTER RESUMPTION.
   THE INITIAL LATE CHARGE OF N10,0000 WILL BE INCREASED TO N20,000 AFTER 2 WEEKS - ON MONDAY 21ST NOVEMBER 2016. AFTER WHICH PAYMENT AND REGISTRATION FOR THE CURRENT SESSION WILL CLOSE.
   TO AVOID THE ABOVE PENALTIES, STUDENTS ARE THEREFORE ENCOURAGED TO PAY ON TIME
   
   
2. 2016/2017 HOSTEL ACCOMMODATION PAYMENT GUIDELINES
   Pay your UNIBEN charges for the session
   Pay accommodation booking charge – (1450 for returning; 1650 for freshers)
   START PAYING AS FROM MONDAY 10TH OCTOBER 2016
   Register for accommodation with Student affairs with is in charge of assigning spaces. Note that there is no automatic booking for accommodation
   Space assigned to student will be uploaded into his record
   Upon confirmation of upload of assigned spaces, student can then go and pay maintenance charges according to the hostel assigned
   Take payment receipt for maintenance to Hostel.
   
   
3. DATE OF RESUMPTION FOR NEWLY ADMITTED STUDENTS (FRESHERS) WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON
   THE ACCEPTANCE FEE FOR 2016/2017 IS AS SHOWN BELOW

   S/NO	ITEMS	COLLEGE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES CANDIDATES ( N )	OTHER CANDIDATES ( N )
   1	BANK/PORTAL CHARGES	5,000.00	5,000.00
   2	ADMISSION CLEARANCE	23,000.00	23,000.00
   3	ICT LEVY	6,000.00	6,000.00
   4	DEVELOPMENT LEVY	15,000.00	15,000.00
   5	MTN NET LIBRARY	1,000.00	1,000.00
   6	COLLEGE DEVELOPMENT LEVY (MEDICAL STUDENTS ONLY)	20,000.00	-
   	TOTAL	70,000.00	50,000.00

so go hussle your money down......

UNIBEN 2016/2017 SESSION PRE-ADMISSION SCREENING EXERCISE

2016/2017 SESSION PRE-ADMISSION SCREENING EXERCISE

The University of Benin hereby invites all candidates who applied for admission into the University as first choice in the 2016 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) to visit the University of Benin Website: https://uniben.waeup.org/applicants for details of the procedure for the Pre-Admission Screening Exercise. Download the PRE-ADMISSION SCREENING BENCH MARKS 

Registration for Pre-Admission Screening will commence on Friday 2^nd September 2016 and will close at 12.00 midnight on Sunday 11^th September 2016.
ELIGIBILITY
Candidate must have the following:

1. Scored a minimum of 200 marks in the 2016 UTME for all courses except those for which higher bench marks have been specified in the University Website.
2. Obtained at least five (5) credit passes at GCE O/L, SSCE, NECO, or their equivalent. The subjects must include English Language, and Mathematics (for courses for which a credit in mathematics is required) as well as three other relevant subjects at not more than two sittings, except for the MB.BS degree for which only one sitting is required.

Eligible candidates should visit the University website to complete the registration online. The University recognizes that several candidates had earlier registered for the previously scheduled CBT Post-UTME test which was subsequently cancelled by the Federal Government. For such candidates they would not need to make any further payment in order to register for this Pre-Admission Screening exercise. For other candidates who are registering for the first time, the University will charge a fee of #2,500.00 (Two Thousand Five Hundred Naira) only for this screening exercise.

PAYMENT

To pay for the Application, click on “Add online payment ticket” at the bottom of the page, then click on “College Pay” on the top left corner of the page, follow the instruction to pay the application fee of N2,500.00.

Cars without Side mirrors produce in Japan

Japan’s transportation ministry has approved mirrorless cars to drive on its roads, according to The Japan Times and Automotive News. The country green-lit the new policy after a United Nations’ working group on international auto standards said cameras could replace mirrors on cars if the camera systems met certain standards.

According to The Japan Times, “At first, monitors and the cameras must be positioned in the same place as current rear-view and side-view mirrors and offer the same views.” Transportation Ministry official Maseru Miyashita told the paper, “Getting used to (monitors instead of mirrors) is the main factor to ensure drivers’ safety.”

Mirrorless cars substitute analog rear- and side-view mirrors for cameras and screens. Advocates say that dropping side-view mirrors can make a car more aerodynamic and cameras can have a wider field of vision than a mirror. On the other hand, a mirror is a simple thing, and a camera and screen setup is complex and by nature, one is easier to fix than the other. In addition, as Automotive News points out, some in the auto industry have cautioned that although a rear-view camera can go a long way in eliminating blind spots, some drivers rely on the rear pillars in a car to gauge exactly where an object coming up behind the car is.

Six (6) Important Vehicle Documents Police, FRSC & VIO Will Always Ask You

As we all know that the election time is here again (especially here in Edo State). The security on our roads are been tighten more to ensure a secured environments before and after election. In recently time, all the law enforcements agencies which include the Nigerian Police Force, The FRSC, The VIO,  Nigerian Customs and even in some places The Nigerian Army are now back on our roads with numerous checkpoints.

Am writing this to educate our road users on the vehicle documents required of before you drive on the roads to avoid been harassed, searched wrongly, been asked to provide unnecessary documents or even impound your vehicle when stopped for a check at the checkpoints especially during this few days to election.

Below are the documents you must have and be up to date before you make that your next trip.
1) A valid Driver’s License
2) Vehicle license
3) Insurance Certificate
4) Certificate of Road Worthiness.
5) CMR (Police report)
6) A Tinted permit if your vehicle has a tinted glass (Very important)

Don’t wait until you are been harass or your vehicle is been impounded by this law enforcement agencies.

HOW TO BLEED YOUR COOLING SYSTEM (RADIATOR)

HOW TO BLEED YOUR COOLING SYSTEM

The cooling system comprises of your

1.     Water jacket

2.     Water pump

3.     Thermostat

4.     Radiator

5.     Fan

The cooling system regulates the temperature of the engine at all speed and operating conditions. Some major problems which is associated with the cooling system include engine overheating, slow warmup, coolant leaks. As a car owner it is your duty to ensure that none of this problems is affecting  your vehicle. Some things you could do are.        

1. Make sure your coolant is at the normal level

2.  Make sure all the hoses supplying this coolant do not have any leakage.

3.  Always check your temperature indicator in your dashboard, make sure it is working

How to bleed your car cooling system

1.     Remove the car pressure cap from the radiator

2.     Fill up the radiator with the coolant

3.     Start up the car so that it warm up inorder for the thermostat to open

4.     Disconnect the hose leading to the coolant tank

5.     Blow pressurized air into the bleeder valve on the radiator if it doesn’t have use the radiator inlet.

6.     Continue doing this until there are no bubbles (trapped air) coming out of the hose

7.     Close the radiator and connect every disconnected hose.

I JUST WORKED ON A TUNDRA 2008 ENGINE AND I THOUGHT YOU WOULD LOVE TO SEE THE PARTS

TOP CYLINDER

BAD HEAD GASKET

TIMING CHAIN BRACKET

APPLY FOR 2015/2016 NAOC TERTIARY SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME

                                       NIGERIAN AGIP OIL COMPANY LIMITED

                                     Operator of the NNPC/NAOC/OHL Joint Venture

                                                                                              R. C. 2974

  2015/2016 NAOC TERTIARY SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME: APPLICATION/EXAMINATION

The Nigerian Agip Oil Company Limited (NAOC) Joint Venture in pursuance of its Corporate Social Responsibility invites suitably qualified applicants for its 2015/2016 Session Tertiary Scholarship Scheme, effective from 13th June to 27th June, 2016.

Category of Awards

• Host Communities Merit Award – For applicants strictly from NAOC Host Communities
• National Merit Award – For applicants from Non-Host communities

To qualify for consideration, applicants MUST be:

• Registered Full TIME undergraduates in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions
• Certified 100 level students at the time of application

NOTE: The following categories of students should not apply:

• 200 level students and above
• Current beneficiaries of similar Awards from other Companies and Agencies
• Dependants of NAOC/NAE/AENR

Only Indigenes of NAOC Host Communities in Rivers, Bayelsa, Delta and Imo States SHOULD apply for the Host Communities Merit Award.
Only applicants studying Engineering, Geology, Geosciences and Agricultural Science are eligible for the National Merit Award.
Deadline: Closing date for receipt of e-applications is strictly Midnight, June 27th, 2016.

NOTE: The aptitude test will take place at designated centres to be communicated to applicants at a later date and applicants are to fully bear the cost of transportation to and from Aptitude test centres.





Application is open to 100 level students only.

1. Before you start this application, ensure you have clearly scanned copies of the following documents

• Passport photograph with white background not more than 3 months old (450px by 450px not more than 200kb)
• School ID Card
• O’level Certificate
• Admission Letter
• Birth Certificate
• Proof of Local Government Area of Origin
• Letter from Community Paramount Ruler (Only Applicants for Host Communities Merit Award)
• Letter from CDC Chairman (Only Applicants for Host Communities Merit Award).
• JAMB Result

2. Ensure the documents are named according to what they represent to avoid mixing up documents during upload
3. Ensure you attach the appropriate documents when asked to upload
4. Ensure to provide valid Email and Phone Contact for effective communication

To apply, follow the steps below:1.    Click on "Apply Now" tab.
2.    Click on "Register Now" to create an account.
3.    Proceed to your email box to activate your account
4.    Click on www.scholastica.ng/schemes/naocscholarships to return to Scholarship site
5.    Enter your registered email and password to upload your information.
6.    Enter your personal information, National Identification Number (if available), educational information, other information and upload required scanned documents.
7.    Ensure the name used in application matches the names on all documentation in same order. Upload a sworn affidavit or certificate if otherwise.
8.    Ensure you view all documents after uploading, to eliminate errors during uploading.
9.    When asked to upload photo, upload a pass-port photograph with a white background.
10.  Recheck application information to avoid errors
11.  Click "Apply Now" to submit information
12.  You will receive an email and a sms that confirms your application was successful.
13.  Return to www.scholastica.ng, enter your Email and Password to download your profile and proceed to have your Head of Department sign the document.
14.  Upload a scanned copy of the signed profile, this would be used for verification.
15.  If National Identification Number (NIN) number was not available in step 6, to obtain your National Identification Number (NIN) 

• Visit http://ninenrol.gov.ng to register and learn more about the National Identity Number   
• Click "Create Account" and fill in the required  fields   
• Login with Email and Password to complete the form   
• After completion, schedule a date for photo and finger print capture   
• Visit any of the capture centres https://www.nimc.gov.ng/?q=nin-registration-centres  to complete the registration process and obtain your National Identity Number   
• You can also do your total registration at the NIMC office 

16. Return to www.scholastica.ng/schemes/naocscholarships and update application with National Identification Number (NIN) to ensure completion

Note: Multiple applications attract a disqualification penalty from the Scholarship board

APPLY FOR 2016/2017 POST GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

            NIGERIAN AGIP EXPLORATION   LIMITED

           OPERATOR OF THE NNPC/NAE/OANDO PSC

2016/2017 POST GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD SCHEME

Nigerian Agip Exploration (NAE) Limited, on behalf of the NNPC/NAE/Oando PSC, is committed to the training and development of manpower as part of its Social Investment programme. Nigerian Agip Exploration (NAE) Limited, has supported the education of hundreds of Nigerian students through its Post Graduate scholarship scheme. Nigerian Agip Exploration (NAE) Limited, along with its PSC partners, initiated this scholarship programme to help build capacities of young and brilliant Nigerians and further boost the pool of qualified manpower for deep offshore activities in the Nigerian Oil & Gas industry.

In pursuance of this, NAE Limited invites applications from suitably qualified and interested Nigerian graduates for the 2016/2017 Post Graduate Scholarship Award Scheme. The award is in two categories: –

1. Overseas – For study in a reputable overseas university
2. Local – For study in a recognized Nigerian university

Carefully read the Eligibility/Requirement, How To Apply and Frequently Asked Questions pages for more important details.


To qualify for 2016/2017 NAE Post Graduate Scholarship Award scheme, applicants MUST:

1. Possess a minimum of Second Class Upper division in any of the relevant disciplines from a recognised Nigerian university.
2. Have secured admission into a Nigerian or Overseas university for a one year Master’s Degree programme in any of the disciplines listed below.
3. Not be above 28 years of age by December 31st, 2016.
4. Have completed the one year National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme.

Course of Study
Only candidates with offer of admission and BSc degrees in disciplines related to the following areas should apply;
• Geosciences
• Engineering (Petroleum, Mechanical, Civil, Subsea, Electrical/Electronics, Marine, Chemical)
• Petroleum Economics
• Law (Oil and Gas/Petroleum)

Please note:
1. ONLY Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the aptitude test.
2. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with details of the qualifying test via SMS and Email (Ensure to provide valid email and phone contacts).
3. Employees of NAE and other affiliate companies and their dependents are not eligible.
4. Current and past beneficiaries of similar awards from NAE, other companies and agencies are not eligible.
5. Please ensure you understand the Instructions carefully before you start this application to avoid errors and disqualification.
6. Strict compliance with above guidelines is required.
7. Application closes midnight, 26th June, 2016.

Completion of the application form and test invitation shall NOT be construed as a commitment on the part of the NNPC/NAE/OANDO PSC nor shall it entitle applicants to make any claims whatsoever and/or seek any indemnity from NAE and/or any of its partners by virtue of responding to this invitation to apply for Post Graduate scholarship award.

The NAE scholarship award applies to tuition, books, field trips, accommodation, living expenses and a return economy ticket for selected one-year course of study.

The Computer Based Test for shortlisted candidates shall be conducted on 9th July, 2016.





SECTION A
1. Candidates should have the following clearly scanned documents before starting the application process: 
      a. Passport photograph (450 × 450 pixel) with white background not more than 3 months old 
      b. Provisional admission letter for post graduate studies 2016/2017 session into any reputable university – Local/Overseas. This admission letter must be for the course stated on the candidate’s application.
      c. First Degree Certificate
      d. NYSC Discharge Certificate
      e. Valid ID card (Driver's license, Voter's card, National Identity card)
      f. Valid International Passport Data Page for Overseas category only (Valid for travel at least one year from September 2016) 
     g. Birth Certificate from Local government
     h. Current Curriculum Vitae
      i. NAE Compliance Declaration Form
2. All candiates are required to fill and sign the NAE compliance declaration form.
To download the NAE compliance declaration, click http://dragnetonlinetraining.com/form_download.php
3. Label the scanned documents accordingly, to avoid mix up during upload.
4. Attach the right documents in the appropriate upload section.


SECTION B
To apply, follow the steps below:
 1. Click on "Apply Now" tab.
 2. Click on "Register Now" to create an account.
 3. Proceed to your email box to activate your account
 4. Click on www.scholastica.ng to return to Scholarship site
 5. Enter your registered email and password to create your profile.
 6. Candidates are required to fill the Personal Details (with National Identification Number if available), Undergraduate and Postgraduate Sections only. Candidates are also required to upload only applicable documents (refer to section A).  Note to Overseas category applicants: Applicants for the Overseas category are encouraged to also apply for the Local Post Graduate Scholarship Award.
 7.  Candidates are not required to fill the Secondary Level,Bank details or download the undergraduate profile verification form in the application portal.
 8.  Ensure the name used in application matches the names on all documentation in same order. Upload a sworn affidavit or certificate if otherwise.
 9.  Ensure you view all documents after uploading, to eliminate errors during uploading.
10. Recheck application information to avoid errors
11. Click "Apply Now" to submit information at http://scholastica.ng/schemes/naescholarships or return to the home page www.scholastica.ng and select the 2016 NAE Postgraduate Scholarship Awards to be redirected to the application page
12. You will receive an email that confirms your application was successful.

NOTE: ·
• Multiple applications shall lead to disqualification.
• Kindly review your profile before applying.

JOBS AVAILABLE AS AT MAY 3RD 2016 Deep Blue Energy Services Limited (DBESL)

Deep Blue Energy Services Limited (DBESL), is a resource and solution management company that specializes in assisting international/Local companies in identifying Potential market opportunities, assisting with permits, sourcing highly skilled employees, bidding on and negotiating contracts and navigating the often complex political and policy environment of many sub Saharan African countries.

We are recruiting to fill the below position:

Job Title: Construction Supervisor (Structures)

Location: Port Harcourt
Job Type: Contract - Sourcing
Category: Construction
Rotation: Morning

Job Description
The holder of the position shall in particular be responsible for:

• All structural steel prefabrication, assembly, erection, NDE, PWHT and dimensional controls as per qualified procedures including primary steel members, secondary steel, plat forms to equipment, installation aids and painting in accordance with Approved For Construction (AFC) drawings, applicable Codes and Standards and Specifications.
• Supervising a team of SCNL personnel dedicated to subsea structural packages of about 11,500 tons in weight.
• Reviewing and validating onshore CTR organisation required to supervise these onshore construction activities.
• Reviewing and analysing the onshore construction schedule and providing feedback to the Construction Superintendent.
• Assess the suitability or otherwise of CTR assigned work force in order to provide early warnings regarding construction schedule.
• Assessing the suitability, availability or otherwise  of  CTR-assigned  equipment  and  materials  required  for  structural construction activities.
• Ensuring appropriate coordination and seamless interface with other onshore construction Client’s sub-packages inline with the overall scope of work.
• Assisting and taking part in all load-out operations at client’s yard as may be required.
• Ensuring that as-built dossiers comply with all QA/QC requirements.
• Providing weekly and monthly construction updates to the Construction Superintendent.
• Taking part in daily, weekly and monthly progress review meetings as may be required.
• Providing inputs to the Construction Superintendent to assist him in the preparation of the close-out reports for the construction activities operations.
• Liaising with the Construction Superintendent on a routine basis for there solution of outstanding issue(s), if any.
• Providing feedback to the construction superintendent on required level and quality of personnel at any point in time, in order to manage mobilization and demobilization of CPY site personnel dedicated to Structural fabrication scope

HSE:

• Contribute to meet HSE objectives while ensuring HSE requirements are taken in to consideration during the construction phase to minimize risk to people and Company/contractor assets, at anytime during the project phase.
• Demonstrate leadership for implementation of Company HSEQ requirements and ensure on construction site the setup of the correct organization, that Contractor implement properly the HSE plan on the Construction Yards, the proper monitoring and recording of HSE performance of the sites.
• Ensure that safe working practices are carried out within the construction team and the contractors in order to enforce Company HSEQ policy.
• Provide construction in put to the Company

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer or similar education level, with a sound Oil & Gas technical background (multi-discipline) in deep offshore construction.
• Minimum of 10 years working experience in an Oil and Gas industry with a strong background in subsea construction activities.
• Good knowledge of international subsea design codes/standards and company general specifications

Preferred Skills:

• Proven  background  in  improving  quality,  procedures,  planning,  coordination,  organization  and  productivity  of  the contractor she supervises.
• A self-motivated natural leader with excellent communication and delegation skills.
• Credible working relationships within multicultural teams.
• Fluency in English both verbally and in writing.
• Passionate about maintaining high standards.
• Excellent work ethic and must be able to withstand fast-paced high pressure working environments.

Application Closing Date
25th October, 2016 TO APPLY CLICK HERE

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DAVIDAN FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP REGISTRATION

Davidan scholarship 2016 application is one of the easiest scholarship you can obtain in your undergraduate degree programe.It is open to all Nigerian and Ghanian students studying any course in the university or polytechnic, and are as at the time application in their first,second or third year in the university or in any level in  the polytechnic.

Eligibility Davidan foundation scholarship

1.Must have obtained not less that 180 in the joint admission and matriculation examination.

2.Must be from 100 level to 300 level or any level in the polytechnic.

3.Must be Nigerian or Ghanian  

4.Must not be an awardee of any similar awards

Worth of the scholarship

The worth of the Davidan foundation scholarship is 150,000 yearly till graduation.

Documents Required

1.Jamb Result

2.Proof of studentship

3.O-level result.

4.Lga certificate

5.Admission letter

6. Birth Certificate

To apply

MOUSE NOT WORKING WHAT COULD BE THE ISSUE

There may be several issues which can cause your mouse to not work properly with Microsoft Windows. This document contains the more common solutions that should be followed for best results.Before the panic press "shift and F6" KEYS and recheck it might just be you initially pressed those keys without knowing the effects 

Tip: You can use your keyboard to navigate in Windows or connect a different mouse that does work to access areas of Windows mentioned on this page.

Note: If you are having trouble with a touchpad mouse on a laptop, see our laptop touchpad not working page.

Computer frozen

Using the Num Lock key

Make sure the computer is not frozen by pressing the Num Lock key on the keyboard. When Num Lock is pressed repeatedly, the Num Lock indicator LED on your keyboard should turn on and off. If this indicator does not change, your computer is frozen; meaning all hardware on the computer (including the mouse) will not work. Reboot the computer to resolve this issue. If you don't have an indicator light, proceed to the next part of this section.

Keyboard doesn't have Num Lock indicator light

If your keyboard does not include the LED described in the previous section, anywhere in Windows, press the Ctrl+Alt+Del keys at the same time. This action should bring up a blue Windows options screen (you may leave this menu by pressing the Esc key). If you are not taken to the blue screen within a few seconds, your computer is frozen.Reboot your machine to resolve this issue.

• Windows freezes or stops responding frequently.

Mouse conflict

If any new hardware has been recently installed on the computer, remove it to help verify the new hardware is not causing a conflict with your existing mouse.

Not connected properly

USB mouse

If you are using a USB mouse, disconnect the mouse cable and then reconnect to a different USB port. If the mouse is connected to a USB hub, unplug the mouse cable and the connect it to a USB port on the back of the computer.

Driving while drowsy why you should avoid it

A crash in France that may have involved a driver falling asleep at the wheel throws into relief the dangers of driving while drowsy, says Angela Epstein

 

A terrible crash in which a British father and his two young children died when their car crashed on a French motorway at the weekend may be linked to a lack of sleep.
French accident investigators have said it was possible the driver, 31-year-old John Compton, may have fallen asleep behind the wheel or was distracted by something which caused him to veer off the road, as no other vehicle was involved.
It has happened to us all – fortunately such severe consequences are rare. My latest brush with sleep driving occurred only weeks ago. Dawdling along a traffic-choked M60 at a pace just below that of a lethargic snail, I could feel my eyelids beginning to droop. Had  it not been for the white van man behind me impatiently smacking his horn as soon as the traffic began to inch – and I mean inch – forward, I could easily have drifted off.

Long working hours, energy-sapping commuting, disturbed nights, the endless pace of our so-called 24/7 culture. Or, in my case, a Sunday outing to Southport. Well, you know how soporific sea air can be. Yet throw in the hypnotic boredom of congestion or motorway driving and it’s little wonder that  an epidemic of drowsy driving is now plaguing our roads.
Of course there are those who say they suffer with a motoring version of sleep walking. Known as sleep driving, it’s a condition pop star Tulisa Contostavlos is said to have claimed in mitigation after recently pleading guilty to crashing her Ferrari 458 Spider supercar into another car while driving on the wrong side of the road. (She was banned from driving for 15 months).

Some interesting fact about car you didn't know

 Here are some facts you never know about cars

1.  The best place to sit in a car is the middle sit at the back

2.  About 165,000 cars are produced every day.

3.  It would take less than 6 months to get to the Moon by car at
60mph (95km/h).

4.  Hitler, while in prison, wrote to a Mercedes dealership begging
for a car loan.

5.  The average car has 30,000 parts.

6.  92% of all new sold cars in Brazil use ethanol as fuel, which is
produced from sugar cane
.
7.  The average American spends about 38 hours a year stuck in traffic.

8.  Volkswagen owns Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Audi,
Ducati and Porsche.

9. The first car accident occurred in 1891, in Ohio.

10.  The odds of dying in a car accident are around 1 in 5,000.

11.  When the car radio was introduced, some states wanted to ban it arguing that it could distract drivers and cause accidents.

12.  It is a criminal offense to drive around in a dirty car in Russia.

13. In Turkmenistan, car drivers are entitled to 120 Liters (31 gal.) of free petrol a month.

14.  There are more cars than people in Los Angeles.

15.  The inventor of the cruise control was blind.

16.  The world's fastest street-legal production car is the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport, at 267 mph (431 km/h).

17.  Honking your car horn, except in an emergency, is illegal in NYC

18.  95% of a car's lifetime is spent parked. 

19.  During a car crash, 40% of drivers never even hit the brakes. 

20.  It costs US$8,876 per year to own and maintain an average car in the U.S. That's US$443,800 in 50 years