Articles tagged
Driving
Autonomous driving arrives on Portuguese roads under new law
Created by Cynthia Batista at Monday, 15 June 2026
Portugal has taken an important step towards the future of mobility. From July 2026, it will be possible to carry out tests of vehicles equipped with autonomous driving systems on Portuguese roads, thanks to new legislation approved by the Government.The measure aims to create a legal framework that...
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Learning to drive with a tutor? New law brings changes
Created by Cynthia Batista at Friday, 29 May 2026
The President of the Republic has officially signed into law the new legislation that allows driving licence candidates to learn how to drive with a tutor, as an alternative to part of the traditional practical lessons at driving schools.The measure is part of the new revision of the Legal Framework...
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Who invented the seat belt? Discover about its history
Created by Cynthia Batista at Monday, 1 June 2026
Today, putting on a seat belt is an automatic habit for most drivers and passengers. However, for much of automotive history, cars were driven with almost no effective safety systems at all.The evolution of the seat belt completely transformed road safety and became one of the inventions that has sa...
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Your car caught fire? Here’s what you should do immediately
Created by Cynthia Batista at Tuesday, 26 May 2026
Seeing smoke coming from the hood or smelling something burning while driving is one of the biggest fears for any driver. Although it is not very common, vehicle fires can happen in both combustion and electric cars and knowing how to react in the first few seconds can make all the difference.The ab...
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Your car’s speedometer does not display your actual speed
Created by Cynthia Batista at Monday, 18 May 2026
If you’ve ever noticed that your GPS shows a different speed from the one displayed on your car’s dashboard, don’t worry — it’s completely normal. In fact, most vehicle speedometers are intentionally designed not to display the exact real speed.As strange as it may sound, this small difference exist...
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Highway Code could change: ACP proposes stricter road rules in Portugal
Created by Cynthia Batista at Friday, 15 May 2026
The Automóvel Club de Portugal has presented the Government with a set of proposals that could bring profound changes to the Highway Code as early as 2026. The aim is to reduce road accidents, strengthen safety on the roads, and adapt the legislation to the new realities of modern mobility.Among the...
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A stone hit your windshield? Here’s what to do
Created by Cynthia Batista at Tuesday, 5 May 2026
Getting hit by a stone on the windscreen while driving is a more common situation than it may seem and, despite the initial scare, it does not always mean a major expense. The most important thing is to stay calm and act quickly, because a small mark can turn into a significant crack in a short time...
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How to save fuel: 9 practical tips for lower daily costs
Created by Daniela Ezequiel at Thursday, 23 April 2026
With fuel prices on the rise, taking another look at driving habits makes more sense today than ever. The good news is that you do not need to change cars or completely alter your routine to achieve real savings. In many cases, simply correcting small day-to-day details is enough to spend less on ev...
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It will be possible to learn to drive with your parents
Created by Lucas Luís at Friday, 23 January 2026
Getting a driving licence in Portugal is about to change. The Government has approved a new framework that allows candidates for a category B driving licence to learn how to drive with a tutor, as an alternative to the mandatory practical lessons at driving schools. In practice, it will now be possi...
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