Articles tagged
Driving
What to do when you lose your driving license
Created by Ana Faustino at Wednesday, 13 July 2022
Documents may not be the most costly assets to lose, but they are extremely important because of the information they contain. The steps to follow when this happens are becoming easier and easier due to new technologies. . When it comes to your driver's license, the first thing you need to do is rep...
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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...
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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 that driving in these conditions is allowed, but it doesn't say that it's forbidden either. Even so, there are many certainties...
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Traveling with pets
Created by Ana Faustino at Monday, 30 May 2022
Pets are often already part of the family. There are many reasons to take them for a drive, but it's always important to ensure their safety, ours and that of the road in general. . One of the most frequent reasons for taking a pet is to go to the vet, which often leads them to associate motoring wi...
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Questions about stopping and parking
Created by Ana Faustino at Monday, 23 May 2022
First of all, it is important to distinguish between stopping and parking a car. Stopping is when the car is immobilized for short periods of time, for passengers, loading or unloading, and presupposes that the driver is ready to resume driving whenever he or she prevents or hinders other vehicles f...
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What are the different levels of autonomous driving?
Created by Ana Faustino at Wednesday, 18 May 2022
Car autonomy has been a hot topic in recent years, and did you know that there are several levels depending on the need for driver intervention during the driving process? . Most brands are betting on driving assistance systems, and some of these mechanisms will become compulsory in new cars from th...
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Rules for driving cars with a trailer
Created by Ana Faustino at Tuesday, 17 May 2022
There are various reasons for driving a vehicle with a trailer, whether it's to transport bulky loads, a caravan, a boat or something else. If you have a category B driving license, you should know that under specific conditions you can drive vehicles with trailers. . Yes, it's true! Your category B...
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Can I get my license in an automatic car?
Created by Ana Faustino at Tuesday, 10 May 2022
When you get your driver's license, you have to learn traffic rules, signs, speeds and, of course, clutch points. Is this last point unnecessary? . Over the years, what used to be considered a luxury has become more affordable, such as automatic cars. Despite this, most driving schools offer their s...
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Rules for driving outside Portugal
Created by Ana Faustino at Monday, 9 May 2022
If you're planning to travel or emigrate, it's important to know the differences in driving rules between Portugal and your destination country. Knowing the rules can save you a lot of fines and embarrassment, so here are some basics on the peculiarities outside our country. . Can I drive with a Por...
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