The main purpose of the trunk monkey is intended for people who don’t distinguish what to do in certain situations. The button is pressed in situations not found in the operator’s manual such as handling irritated drivers in traffic, dealing with unruly children tossing eggs at the car, negotiating with highway patrol officers after being pulled over, helping deliver a child when a nearby infirmary is not accessible, or dispatching a gang in the parking lot. The trunk monkey is also portrayed as an effective theft deterrent, as seen in one commercial where the chimpanzee knocks out a would-be car thief and throws him off a bridge. The chimpanzee also administers first aid to the driver after an accident. In addition, its security abilities
