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Amaxophobia - the fear of driving
Created by Ana Faustino at Thursday, 7 July 2022
Almost everyone knows someone with an irrational fear of driving, this fear is called amaxophobia and can manifest itself in various ways. The way it manifests itself differs from person to person and there are ways to treat it. The name of this phobia comes from the combination of two words of Gree...
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Can I have tinted windows in my car?
Created by Ana Faustino at Tuesday, 5 July 2022
We are seeing more and more cars with tinted windows, both for privacy and static reasons. What does the law say about this? There are many reasons and advantages to having dark tinted car windows, from the privacy they provide to the increased resistance of the windows in the event of an accident a...
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Advantages and disadvantages of LED headlights
Created by Ana Faustino at Wednesday, 29 June 2022
There are three types of car headlights: halogen, xenon and LED. The latter are the latest technology and, like everything else, have their advantages and disadvantages. The importance of car headlights is indisputable, as they serve not only to see better but also to be seen. The most widely used o...
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How to get a car stuck in the sand
Created by Ana Faustino at Monday, 27 June 2022
With summer comes the desire to go for a walk or sunbathe on our country's wonderful beaches. Of course, the chances of getting bogged down in the sand aren't that slim, you just have to park on a verge or take a wrong turn. Find out how to get out of this situation without having to call the tow tr...
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Front wheel drive vs Rear wheel drive
Created by Lucas Luís at Friday, 24 June 2022
If you've ever heard someone ask if the car ‘pulls at the front or the back’ and you didn't realise what they were talking about, they were referring to the car's traction. In this case, the question would be whether the car in question had front or rear-wheel drive. This detail can make all the dif...
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How to react in cases of tiredness and stress
Created by Ana Faustino at Wednesday, 22 June 2022
Stress and tiredness are responsible for many less pleasant situations, which can often be prevented. Tiredness can have various causes, all of which are closely related to drivers' lives, such as insufficient sleep or the activities carried out throughout the day. When a driver is fatigued, their p...
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Can I drive barefoot, in flip-flops or naked?
Created by Ana Faustino at Monday, 20 June 2022
We've all heard that it's forbidden to drive barefoot, in flip-flops or naked. Is that true? What the law says about these cases is... nothing ! . Nothing in the law says it's allowed to drive in these conditions, but it doesn't say it's forbidden either. Even so, there are many certainties about ho...
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Advantages and disadvantages of LED headlights
Created by Ana Faustino at Monday, 6 June 2022
If you've ever had your car hit and run, you know what a headache it can be. If it's never happened to you, here's how to proceed if someone does. . First of all, whenever possible, write down the license plate number of the car that hit you. If you can't get this information, try to gather as many...
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Can pregnant women not wear a seat belt?
Created by Ana Faustino at Wednesday, 1 June 2022
When you become pregnant, various day-to-day tasks are altered due to the changes in your body. In most cases, the belly that starts to protrude can make simple tasks, such as driving, uncomfortable. Can the seat belt be dispensed with in these cases? . What does the law say? You can see in the Regu...
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