VANDAL-PROOF PHONE BOX

The video discusses the issues with current phone boxes, which cost the post office fifty thousand pounds annually due to vandalism. A new vandal-proof phone box, developed by a London electronics company, is introduced. It features a seat, push-button numbers, a concealed microphone, and a secure cash box. The new design aims to deter theft and vandalism without increasing costs. The video concludes with a hopeful outlook for the adoption of these new phone boxes.

What is the annual cost to the post office due to vandalism?

• One hundred thousand pounds

• Twenty thousand pounds

• Fifty thousand pounds

• Seventy thousand pounds

Which feature is highlighted as a luxury in the new phone box design?

• A coffee machine

• A touchscreen interface

• A built-in heater

• A seat

What replaces the traditional dial in the new phone box?

• A rotary dial

• Push-button numbers

• A touchscreen

• A voice recognition system

How long do the makers estimate it would take a thief to access the cash box?

• Fifteen minutes

• Half an hour

• One hour

• Forty-five minutes

What feature ensures users get their change back if they overpay?

• A digital display

• A refund button

• A customer service hotline

• An automatic refund system