Vehicle overdependence is a term which people are not used to. Rather, it is an act which a good number of people carry out. This is basically a condition when an individual is totally dependent on their vehicle.

Currently, the health of the constituents of the planet is facing a downturn, and people make this worse by being reliant on their vehicle to cover small distances, when they can easily do this themselves. When the health of an individual is at risk, it is an indication that they do not undergo physical exercise.

Also, using a vehicle too much, contributes to the poisoning of the environment, as much toxins are released into the environment, which affects your health and those around you. Taking a look at the causes of pollution in the environment, vehicle overdependence is at the forefront.

This happens because of the release of carbon into the atmosphere. The toxicity which is present in the greenhouse, causes global warming, and it adversely affects the weather patterns of the earth, making it quite unpredictable.

Much reliance on a vehicle has an adverse effect on the health of people. As earlier mentioned, vehicle overdependence leads to lack of exercise, which leads to disease in the long run. Diseases such as stroke, diabetes, heart-related issues and obesity, are all connected to lack of exercise. It is not advisable to overuse your vehicle, as it prevents exercise, as there are still distances which you can still cover by walking.

In order to contribute to the fight against vehicle dependence, you as an individual need to be deliberate about your actions. First off, ensure that you exercise regularly, by covering distances which you can with your legs. You need to put into change your thinking pattern when it comes to how long it would take you to cover some distances.

You should look at it from the angle that, it is not going to have a detrimental effect on you, as some would term it stress. Rather, it is a way to ensure that you carry out some form of exercise. Doing this would ensure that you have a sense of responsibility as regards your health, and that of your community.