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What are the significant health risks of jogging in the city around car exhaust fumes?

I just moved into a city from a suburban setting. I’m used to jogging along on paths that are free of car exhaust fumes.

However, in my new home I’m surrounded by major highways and I’m worried about the health effects of the exhaust.

On weekends is it worth driving 45 minutes back to where I used to live to get the fresh air? I jog about 4 to 6 miles 3-4, days a week.

Well, you are looking at several compounds: Oxides of Nitrogen and Sulfur, carbon monoxide, and fine particulate matter. None of this is great for you. Some liken the health risks of running in urban areas to smoking a cigarette. I knew somebody who worean air filter, and took great joy in showing what he screened out.

I weigh in on the side of running occaisionally in bad air beats sitting around doing nothing.

Most major metropolitan areas publish an Air Quality health index. it’s often in the newspaper. Use this as one guide.

Where possible, run in parks, or in areas with less traffic. Running in the morning, or late in the evening when there are less cars on the road. Is it worth driving 45 minutes to run in fresh air? For me, yes, but more because of the change of pace.

It is wise to be concerned about it, but with a little planning, you can minimize your exposure to the worst of it.

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Comparing Car Rental Prices Online – What You Need to Know

Searching for car rental online has never been easier with the help of the internet. You can easily search and compare prices from various car rental suppliers, often on the same website.

 

Car rental rates often vary considerably depending on what is included in the rate. Look out for those too-good-to-be-true prices – they probably are. You may think you have found a bargain, but it will be a different story when you go to pick up the rental car, only to be told you have to pay for lots of additional charges.

 

So when you are comparing car rental costs online, ensure you are comparing like with like. There are various extra charges which can push up the price of your rental car, so make sure you look out for them. Often if you add these on to that oh-so-low rate, it doesn’t look so appealing anymore.

 

What is Included

 

Most car rental websites will list the inclusions with the rental. These will vary depending on suppliers but generally standard rates include basic insurance and tax.

 

What is Extra

 

Again this will vary but look out for the following:

 

Airport Fees

 

Also known as a Premium Location Fee, you will be charged extra to pick up a rental car at an airport location. This charge varies depending on supplier and location, but in the UK for example could cost as much as 13% of the rental value.

 

Vehicle Licensing Fee

 

This is a Government imposed levy for rental cars to partially recover the registration costs. Approximate cost in the UK: GBP1.22 per day, which over a long period can add up.

 

Additional Driver Fees

 

If you want to have more than one driver for your rental car, this is often an extra charge. Daily charges range from GBP4-20 in the UK, EUR4-8 in Italy and from USD3-10 in the States.

 

Young Driver Surcharge

 

This is often charged if the driver of the rental car is under the age of 25. In Australia, this ranges from AUD13-22 per day. In France, the Young Driver Surcharge varies from EUR20-35 per day, GBP10-25 in the UK and USD5-45 in the USA.

 

Excess Reduction

 

Each rental car often comes with an Insurance Excess which is the amount you would be responsible for if the rental vehicle is damaged. This can often be a few thousand dollars but can be reduced with an optional excess reduction charge which can be paid daily to reduce your excess to a few hundred dollars or even to zero.

 

Additional Equipment

 

Things like child seats, ski racks and snow chains are often available at an extra charge.

 

One Way Rentals

 

If you want to drop off your rental car in a different city from where you picked it up, there may be a one way fee. Again, this varies depending on the supplier and destination. Ensure you ask before you pay!

 

All these extras can add up. Sometimes a standard rate may be right for you but if you are picking up at the airport and want an extra driver, for example, it may make sense for you to go with an inclusive rate.

 

Read the Small Print

 

Be sure to read inclusions carefully to see what the rental rate covers and which one is right for you. Look for possible restrictions and additional costs and find out what exactly they are before you pay. If you find a low car rental rate, make sure that the additional costs do not outweigh the savings.

 

At DriveAway Holidays, each car choice will show clearly if it is a Standard or Inclusive rate and will give you a list of what is and what is not included.

 

People often talk about the “hidden costs” of car rental, but the reality is, they are not hidden at all – you just need to know what to look for.

 

 

About the Author

Car Guru writes for DriveAway Holidays and DriveAway Holidays Blog