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Auto Lighting

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  ***  Relevant Background :  " If you flash your brights at me because my lights are off, we could both get a ticket:   Well, at least technically. It's   illegal   to drive with lights off at night. And it's illegal to flash brights at other drivers, even if they're driving around with their daytime running lights on. But, "if somebody is trying to warn another driver, we wouldn't give them a ticket," said Calgary Police Staff-Sgt. Paul Stacey. But, if Transport Canada goes ahead with new plans requiring dashboards on new cars to stay dark when headlights are off, the dark ages may soon be over. Getting blinded by high beams isn't just a Canadian problem – in China, drivers are resorting to  disturbing rear window stickers  that are only visible when lit by bright headlights.... " ( The nine Canadian driving laws and myths that surprised us the most in 2016 - The Globe and Mail ) ***  Relevant Background:  " Canada’s province laws stat...

Dome Lights

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*** Relevant Material: " Why it's not illegal, but also not a good idea: No Specific Law: There are no laws prohibiting the use of interior lights while driving.   Distraction: The primary reason it's advised against is that the light interferes with your night vision, reducing your ability to see clearly outside the vehicle.   Careless Driving: If the interior lights cause you to become distracted, impair your vision, and lead to an accident, you could be charged with  careless driving , according to  DriveSmartBC  and  YouTube .  .." (Google) Relevant Statistics - US: " The National Safety Council reports that cell phone use while driving leads to 1.6 million crashes each year....Nearly 390,000 injuries occur each year from accidents caused by texting while driving....1 out of every 4 car accidents in the United States is caused by texting and driving....Texting while driving is 6x more likely to cause an accident than driving drunk....Answering a t...

2012 Toyota Camry: Trunk Opener

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  Relevant Material: " The 2012 Toyota Camry has  15.4 cubic feet  of cargo space  in most models, with the Hybrid version offering slightly less at  13.1 cubic feet  due to battery placement. The rear seats can be folded down to expand the cargo area for longer items.   Standard Models Cargo Capacity: 15.4 cubic feet.   Seating: The rear seats can be folded down to create a pass-through and more space for hauling larger or longer items.   Hybrid Model Cargo Capacity: 13.1 cubic feet.   Seating: Like the standard model, the rear seats in the hybrid version can also be folded down to provide additional space.   How to Fold Down Rear Seats Open the trunk and locate the seat release knobs under the rear window. Pull the knob to release the seat back. Go to the rear door and pull the seat forward and down. Push the seat back until it locks into the folded position, ensuring seat belts don't get caught.  .." (Google)  *** ...