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On the whole, people ’ s attitudes are very favorable

toward travel by automobile.

The key feature of the automobile is immediate
accessibility and convenience. The automobile owner

can leave from his or her own doorstep at any hour of

the day or night and travel to a chosen destination.
When two or more persons travel by automobile, the

per - person cost of travel is more favorable than it is

with the other transportation modes. Air is the primary

competitor to the automobile when it comes to travel,
especially for long trips. Travelers must weigh the

advantages of air travel — the quality of service,

speed, and comfort — against the automobile ’ s
advantages of price

and accessibility.

Recreation Vehicles
The recreation vehicle (RV) segment deserves

special mention because, according to the Recreation

Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA), there are currently
8.2 million RVs on the road in the United States,

enjoyed by some 30 million enthusiasts. One in twelve

vehicle - owning households has an RV, with
ownership predicted to increase to 8.5 million by the

year 2010. RVers travel an average of 4,500 miles per

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