Living without car is a very plausible lifestyle for its high social responsibility, which also includes significant individual benefits in the financial, health and quality of life.
Al let go of your car can reduce your debts and create opportunities for savings, so you can invest the money you make with your work on something that is worth more than driving a car.
To estimate the cost of owning a car, besides the reduction in your income that involves finance, add the cost of insurance against accidents, fuel consumption, servicing, spares holding, parking, tolls, depreciation, ... probably done by realizing that you work for driving.
Every year more than 1.2 million people in the world by traffic accidents and 11 million are seriously injured. Walking
have the opportunity to observe your surroundings and reflect upon your relevant issues in a relaxed manner, in contrast, driving in a city produces anxiety and frustration.
the side of health, walking, biking, skating, trotineta or other motor vehicles without not only allow you to maintain your fitness and increase your life expectancy, but also are fun and create some stress. Within
entertainment driving a car is very interesting as a sport of sensation as the relationship adrenaline / risk is very low compared to climb, dive and even lie on a plane with a parachute.
cast cars each year 300 million tons of CO2 into the atmosphere. Each car is equivalent to its own weight. This will speed up global warming will have disastrous consequences on the environment. Giving up driving
mean a significant change in your environmental footprint, ie the part that you share of responsibility in keeping the planet habitable.
In the U.S., the cars hold 40% of urban space, 3 times that meant for people to live. By selling your car, your house will probably grow as the equivalent of an extra room, which you can put up as a place of recreation.
A local lifestyle allows you to discover living spaces. For example, you shop in stores around you or else on the Internet.
Similarly, you go to the cinema or restaurant by bicycle and discover how easy it is to park and retrieve your vehicle to exit.
Safety in your neighborhood will increase to the extent that, in agreement with the neighbors, ask for and get to spend exclusive pedestrian streets.
The era of 'tell me what you drive and tell you who you are "left behind. Will be much more respected by your acquaintances when they find out why you decided to let go of your car. Start today
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Share a car and split costs with neighbors, colleagues or people who perform the same activities or have paths similar to yours. Trace
new routes and destinations, performs the same activities in places near your home or work, so you can move on foot, bicycle or public transport.
For times it difficult to move by other means, rent a car is easier and economically than it seems.
If your physical condition prevents you from walking or riding a bicycle, consider buying a mini-car (2 seats).
If you travel very long distances frequently, consider a change of address.
Your health, your pocket, your family and the planet will thank you.
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