1. Why were drive-in service stations like the Gulf Refining Company's service found in Pittsburgh so important for American consumers? Americans were driving cars in greater numbers and needed certain services while on the road. People riding on trains needed a way to get food and reading material. Drive-in service stations convinced Americans to use cars instead of railroads. Grocery stores were closing in large numbers, and people needed places to buy food.

1. Why were drive-in service stations like the Gulf Refining Company's service found in Pittsburgh so important for American consumers? Americans were driving cars in greater numbers and needed certain services while on the road. People riding on trains needed a way to get food and reading material. Drive-in service stations convinced Americans to use cars instead of railroads. Grocery stores were closing in large numbers, and people needed places to buy food.