There are a lot of things that drivers have to apply to grantee a high level of safety on roads. Of course, obeying roads regulations or traffic signs in other words would help in achieving safe drive. One of the most important things that drivers have to stick to is traffic lights.
Was Traffic Light Invented for Cars?
So far, traffic lights were firstly invented to organize trains movements. There were only two colours red and green. Furthermore, they were gas-powered, and they were very dangerous. They were hanged on wires and not fixed on poles. When these traffic lights are used to organize cars’ movements on roads, the yellow colour is then introduced.
Red
Through out different cultures around the world the colour red is related to danger. Therefore, the same idea applies on traffic lights. Red means that you have to stop. The danger arises if you disobey this sign. This colour is suitable enough, because anyone can see it from along distance. In other words, wavelength is one of the characteristics that are inextricably intertwined with it.
Yellow
As previously mentioned, that this colour is novice for traffic lights. Just after the use of traffic lights used for cars’ organizations on road, the yellow colour is introduced. It means that standby whether to go or stop. This is one of the most dangerous zones in traffic. Because of the fact that drivers become hesitant to stop or go. As a result, the other drivers on the other side of the road may become interrupted.
Green
This colour in the past signifies caution, but it changed gradually overtime. Referring to, visibility it has less vision spectrum. However, if there is a traffic police, you do not have to follow traffic signs. Because in peaks of traffic the organization of the road requires a traffic police. In sum, do not take the risk of crossing the road when the sign is red.
Fuel Price Reduction in the UAE
/in General /by SimplyCarBuyers.comFuel price around the world is in state of fluctuation. But the UAE is doing its best to stabilize it. Many motorists around Abu Dhabi felt very mesmerized. The reason behind this joy is that the Ministry of Energy and Industry declared reduction in fuel price for December. This reduction will help motorists a lot especially those who travel a lot. But with this state of nostalgia, car owners have to expect unexpected news!
As happiness and its counterpart always go hand on hand, another regulation in on the way. In some British cities drivers have to pay some taxes for using fuel powered-cars. The same regulation is expected to hit cities of the UAE soon. For this reason, motorists in Abu Dhabi and elsewhere in the UAE have to be prepared for such dramatic changes. By the way, have you ever thought about Hybrid vehicles?
H
ybrid Motors
These kinds of recent developed autos put into combination gasoline and electric cars. They have two sources to power the car: electricity and petrol. No doubt that they are better than fuel-powered autos in terms of nitrogen dioxide emission in the air. Shedding the light on price, they are cost-effective. The level of energy exerted in these motors is lower than their counterparts. For all these reasons, they are not labelled as harmful to the atmosphere.
Gasoline Price
As far as petrol price is concerned, it does not matter. The revolution of electric-autos is coming soon. Therefore, motorists should put into consideration electricity price rather than gasoline price. Hopefully, motorists will respond to this perfect change positively, and the problem of health and atmosphere will be solved. But there is a question that rotates in the mind of every driver who grasped this change. Will the world be able to provide sufficient electricity to all cars? The answer of this dazzling question is waiting the intelligentsia and scientists.
The Longest Electric Car journey in The World
/in General /by SimplyCarBuyers.comHave you ever thought about crossing a long distance using an electric car? It is an interesting journey which will help you to realize the power of these vehicles in the fact ground. They are environmentally friendly and powerful at the same time.
From Netherlands to Sydney
In this longest journey ever present in the world, the driver crossed more than 95,000 kilometers. He used the Blue Bandit electric car to cross this longest destination in the world. However, he visited more than thirty-two countries. As the tour was so far, it lasted more than three years. He depended on strangers’ generosity for food and shelter.
Electric Supply
From time to time, the driver has to stop for finding an electric socket to supply his battery. It could take approximately thirty minutes for the battery to be recharged. To put it in a nut shell, it depends on the size of the battery. This battery i.e. the battery of the Blue Bandit can cross a distance of 200 kilometers by a battery single charge. If this distance is crossed by a petrol-powered car, it would consume 6,785 liters. Definitely, there will be a lot of emission of carbon dioxide on the atmosphere.
In sum, this long tour proves that electric-powered cars are ideal for substituting gasoline-powered cars. And they are environmentally friendly. In some cities in Britain, there are some charges imposed for using petrol-powered autos. I do not think that you will be hesitant to ride an electric vehicle, do you?
The Importance of Cars’ Regular Check
/in General /by SimplyCarBuyers.comThe importance of regular cars’ check is not less important than the value of the car itself. If you do not care about checking certain things in your car regularly, then you are running a great risk. It is advisable to check up number of things in your auto frequently. But the followings are to be given a great deal of attention.
Engine Oil
One of the main auto maintenance procedures is engine oil check and change. It is not a difficult task to do. To do so, you have warm up the engine. After five minutes you can pull out the dipstick. However, there is a sign on it telling you about the ideal level. On the other hand, you have to change the oil after crossing certain kilometres. If you are not aware about this, consult a mechanic.
Tyres Pressure
Checking your car’s tyres is as essential as the car’s engine itself. However, not so many people understand that tyres change their pressure according to the outside frequent changing temperature. For this reason, there should be a constant check-up for them. If one of the tyres blew out of a sudden, it could lead to a fatal accident. So do not run this risk by underestimating their importance. However, traction on the road is given to your car by tyres’ tread. These patterns of lines prevent your car from sliding especially on slippery routes.
Brakes
Another essential thing in your vehicle that requires a frequent check-up is the brake. Of course, the screechy sound from the wheels will warn you about such problem. But you do not need to wait until it is too late. Imagine that out of the blue you find out that your car is unable to stop! A little care helps you avoiding unexpected dilemmas. So, constant maintenance could guarantee a safe brake system.
Safety on Roads
/in General /by SimplyCarBuyers.comThere are a lot of things that drivers have to apply to grantee a high level of safety on roads. Of course, obeying roads regulations or traffic signs in other words would help in achieving safe drive. One of the most important things that drivers have to stick to is traffic lights.
Was Traffic Light Invented for Cars?
So far, traffic lights were firstly invented to organize trains movements. There were only two colours red and green. Furthermore, they were gas-powered, and they were very dangerous. They were hanged on wires and not fixed on poles. When these traffic lights are used to organize cars’ movements on roads, the yellow colour is then introduced.
Red
Through out different cultures around the world the colour red is related to danger. Therefore, the same idea applies on traffic lights. Red means that you have to stop. The danger arises if you disobey this sign. This colour is suitable enough, because anyone can see it from along distance. In other words, wavelength is one of the characteristics that are inextricably intertwined with it.
Yellow
As previously mentioned, that this colour is novice for traffic lights. Just after the use of traffic lights used for cars’ organizations on road, the yellow colour is introduced. It means that standby whether to go or stop. This is one of the most dangerous zones in traffic. Because of the fact that drivers become hesitant to stop or go. As a result, the other drivers on the other side of the road may become interrupted.
Green
This colour in the past signifies caution, but it changed gradually overtime. Referring to, visibility it has less vision spectrum. However, if there is a traffic police, you do not have to follow traffic signs. Because in peaks of traffic the organization of the road requires a traffic police. In sum, do not take the risk of crossing the road when the sign is red.
Driving in Bad Weather
/in General /by SimplyCarBuyers.comSometimes the weather becomes rainy, windy or cloudy. In each case, there are some safety measures that any driver should put into consideration. In rainy weather, drivers have to avoid tailgating and brake when turning. These are important because of the fact that driving on dry roads is totally different from driving on wet ones.
Tailgating Avoidance
In dry roads, the efficiency of cars’ brake and tyres can be very high. But this is unlikely to be the same on watery ones. Some water may get into the wheels and the brake system, affecting their efficiency. Furthermore, when pressing the brake, the tyres will not enable the auto to stop immediately. They will slide a little or more according to the speed of the car. For these reasons the avoidance of tailgating is a must.
Brake & Turns
The most important thing when driving in bad weather is slowing down. This will enable the car to perform better. I have stated in the previous section that the brake system and the tyres will be affected by slippery roads. Therefore, you should leave enough safety distance between you and other cars. Above all, you have to avoid using the brake when taking a turn. Because the vehicle will be vulnerable to sliding.
To put it in a nut shell, driving in bad weather is a skill, which requires applying a lot of dos and don’ts. Tailgating avoidance as well as brake when taking a turn are key factors for avoiding accidents. Or at least they will assist you a lot to take full control of your car.
Carpool in Abu Dhabi
/in General /by SimplyCarBuyers.comHave you ever thought about accompanying your neighbors to work or elsewhere? Do you mind taking a stranger with you who have the same destination as yours? It does not sound a good idea to commute everyday in single-drive to work or anywhere. Whenever you find a chance to do so, do not waste it. There are many advantages behind this.
Carpool
The idea of carpool sprang from the United States of America. In the World War II, a severe oil shortage hit that country. As a result, the idea of carpool came into existence. Of course, it has been invented to solve that problem. But not so many people understand that it will help the world in many aspects to get rid of many problems.
Reduction of Carbon Dioxide Emission
Imagine that there are approximately 200 employees who cross that same destination everyday in single-drive. If hypothetically they agree to carpool together, they will probably need only 50 cars instead of 200. There will be many advantages gained form this. First, traffic congestion will be reduced. In addition, the emission of carbon dioxide which constitutes a dilemma to the world today will decrease. In terms of socialization, it is a good idea to have a kind of intimate discussion that creates harmony in the society.
In the past, some people disagreed with the idea. Because of the fact that they did not feel the need for it. The traffic congestion was not as severe as today, and there are a lot of parking spaces. Gradually, people can be convinced by a lot of justifiable reasons to accept the idea with satisfaction.
Cars & Dashboard-cameras in the UAE
/in General /by SimplyCarBuyers.comNo doubt that many cars companies are exerting too much effort to promote safety on roads. There are a lot of technological devices that can be used to establish this safety. However, Moblileye is technological company concerned with launching systems that can reduce or prevent fatal accidents from occurring. Of course, there are some sensors and hazards that are used to alert drivers about risks. Accordingly, the driver has to take action. This is not the same here! The action in this advanced system is taken by the car itself automatically!
Shading the light in what is so called cost, it is important to be put into consideration. Because of the fact that people do not take the adventure of wasting their money in state-of-the-art cars. For this reason, this company has designed a system which can be installed in any car. No need to buy a brand new one!
About the System
This high safety system is mainly made out of a camera. This camera helps in avoiding collision. Based on distance of objects the system instantly calculates dimension. Not only this, but the current speed of the car is calculated as well. After calculating both the distance and the dimension, the camera sends a signal to the car’s brake. It reacts immediately with no need for the driver to do so.
Automatic Brake
As we have just mentioned in the previous section that the car stops swiftly once receiving a signal. Therefore, the number of accidents on roads decreased as a result of this effective speed camera. The camera can detect collision beyond 1.5 kilometers.
To put it in a nut shell, this camera is cost-effective. Because to the fact that it works in any car old or brand new. Most importantly than this, it makes our roads accidents-free.
Buying A Used Car in U.A.E [2]
/in General /by SimplyCarBuyers.comIn the previous blog we have stated that buying a used car is not as easy as many people think. It requires some skills to check-up the auto before taking the risk of wasting valuable time and money. After checking the smoking exhaust, you have to detect leakages of fluids. There are certain ways that would help you to do so.
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In order to find out about fluids leakages in a used car, you have to open the bonnet and take a look. Once again, the vehicle may be washed, you have to take a long tour by the car. This will enable you to easily discover leakages. However, sometimes there may be a slight leak that cannot be realized by the naked eye. In this case, you can use your phone. Play video recording and zoom out the screen.
Areas to Be Realized
First of all, you have to gaze around all of the engine’s parts. Then, do not forget to look underneath the engine, because there may be some oil landing there. Check all of the hoses and the connectors as well. Another important area that you have to look at carefully is underneath the car’s hood. Because sometimes fluids pour over there. If you see some brown or black spots, this is an indication of leakage. Therefore, you have to redetect that areas again.
All in all, some car dealers are intelligent enough to sell their used cars. Purchasers have to develop some skills to help them in finding out about cars’ defects. Therefore, before buying a used auto, you have to check the smoke exhaust and fluids leakages. This check-up will help you avoid a lot of futuristic problems. And it would grantee that you bought at least a half-decent car.
Buying A used Car in U.A.E [1]
/in General /by SimplyCarBuyers.comHave you ever decided to buy a used car? Not so many people do so. Individuals always almost never try to run the risk of buy a used car. But if you find yourself compelled to do so, we are here to provide you with assistance. No doubt that there is a grantee in new cars. The company that you buy the auto from approximately awards you five years grantee. Therefore, when a certain default occurs in the car, they are held responsible to fix it. The following signs will notify you about defects in used cars.
Smoking Exhaust
Why should you check the exhaust smoke? If there is only steam coming out, it is a good indication of a complete combustion. However, if there is smoke, this is a clear hint of an incomplete combustion. This incomplete combustion will impact the engine negatively. As a result, the accurate speed of the car will probably decrease. Maintenance of such problems often costs a hefty price.
Testing Exhaust Smoke
In order to find out about this defect move your hand against the car’s back bumper, and you can easily discover this. However, car dealers my wash the car before placing it in the exhibition. In this case, you have to take long test drive. Then stop and wipe the back bumper again. Once again, both black and white smoke signify that there is a problematic defect in that car’s combustion. They indicate that there may be one of the spark-plugs not firing appropriately. Or there is oil leaking into the combustion engine.
In conclusion, it is better to realize the exhaust smoke before and after driving tests. This may grantee a perfect result that helps you to take a good decision. Otherwise you may end up buying an auto that literary drains your money for vain.
Cars & Personalities
/in General /by SimplyCarBuyers.comIs there any relationship between your personality and the auto that you are driving? Many people believe that indeed there is a kind of relationship between our personalities and the vehicles that we often buy. There are number of factors that often specify types of cars that we buy; they are five folds:
Family Needs
It is clear that large families always look for large cars. This is important in order to accommodate all the family when travelling to anywhere. Of course, family members can rent a car at the day that they would like to travel. But this is not cost-effective. However, it is important to own a car that its seats can be folded to provide you with enough space. Safety should be put before all of what have been mentioned.
Work
Not so many people make use of their cars in terms of work. But if you are doing so, you need to a large auto that has enough power for carrying heavy loads. Toyota double or single cab cars can be labelled suitable in this case. Making use of your private auto in work can save you a lot of many.
Travelling & Luxury
No doubt that visiting exotic places require such kind of state-of-the-arts autos that always hits the spot! However, the kind of car that you have to accompany to your destination depends heavily on types of routes. Navigating rugged terrains require well-designed cars that are able to navigate these places efficiently.
Youngsters & Go-getters
Youngsters and go-getters always almost prefer state-of-the-art autos that suit their personality. Although buying such kind of autos may cause an arm and a leg, youngsters and go-getters rush to own one. What characterize these cars is that they are hatchbacks.