driving
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Does Putting Sugar In A Petrol Tank Really Destroy The Engine?
Pouring sugar into a car’s gas tank is thought to be a petty yet effective means of sabotage. As parodied on The Simpsons, it’s the preferred revenge method of estranged (and deranged) spouses and partners. The idea is that the sugar causes the car’s engine to permanently seize up, resulting in a costly trip to…
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A Drag Racing Champion Explains The Key To Fast Driving
Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson FXDR rider Andrew Hines had a truly bizarre NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle season this year, which wrapped up last weekend with his sixth championship. Having won seven races from the first 10 Pro Stock race outings this season, he went into the series’ playoff segment, dubbed the “Countdown to the Championship”…
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NSW’s New Driver Licence App Has Some Worrying Permissions [Updated]
Yesterday Service NSW officially launched the Digital Driver Licence (DDL) app for Android and iOS devices statewide. The app, which is free to download, is an electronic version of your existing driver licence. However, you might want to take a look at the permissions before hitting that install button. According to Google, downloading the app…
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How To Safely Wear A Seat Belt While Pregnant
Seat belt safety is always important but especially for pregnant women who must wear the belt correctly for their safety and the safety of their unborn baby. There are some products marketed toward pregnant women that claim to make seat belts safer during pregnancy. But many of these products can actually make the ride more…