Why are Taxi's yellow?

Question:
Just curious......and current insomniac.

Answers:

how do i go about becoming a taxi driver?

This practice began in Chicago. In the early 1920's, taxi entrepreneur John Hertz (yes of Hertz rent-a-car fame) painted his taxis yellow. There was a University of Chicago study that determined that the color yellow was most easily seen at a distance.

Has anyone actually seen a cruncy nut lane?

Easy to spot.

how come some freeway exits have the "exit only" exits and others dont...?

not all are,take the reds man

how much is the cost for the taxi from vanocuver airport to down town?

because there a lot easier to spot in traffic ,and if you have to flag one down you can see them better ,that ,and they have always been yellow at least for a long time,,good luck,

why do you drive on a parkway and park on a driveway ?

they stand out in a crowd easily noticed "Hey Taxi"

Where is the best place to live to commute to London?

easy to see

Carpool lane question?

They are easier to spot them.

How do i sign up to pimp my ride?

not all taxi's are yellow

More Questions & Answers ...

urban transportation?

Anybody else out there crazy enough to commute from the willamette valley to the oregon coast?

what is the best way to drive to new hamshire from new york city to avoid the traffic any suggestions?