TOEFL READING: MAIN IDEA

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Renault has designed a special folding electric car for city use, offering advantages over regular cars.

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The new folding electric car has many advantages over regular cars.

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Many studies show that wearing seat belts reduces death/injury risk in car accidents. Despite this, many don't wear them due to discomfort or belief in fate. What is the passage about?

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In spite of the risks, some people do not wear seat belts.

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Italy has the most crowded roads globally, with 101.1 vehicles/km in 1992, leading to traffic jams, accidents, and pollution.

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Italy’s roads are the most crowded in the world.

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Hurricanes occur in the North Atlantic from May to November, peaking in September. They form when water temperatures are warm and humidity is high. On average, about five tropical storms become hurricanes each year, with winds of at least 117 km/h, often exceeding 240 km/h.

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Hurricanes in one part of the world

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Hurricanes occur in the North Atlantic from May to November, peaking in September. They form when water temperatures are warmest and humidity is highest. Only about five tropical storms each year become hurricanes, requiring winds of at least 117 km/h, often exceeding 240 km/h.

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Storms of the Northern Atlantic