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The following tips will help educate drivers about car care and safety basics - an important part of every young drivers education. * Check the fluids. Ensure that the vehicles main fluids are routinely checked and filled to recommended levels. The main fluids are: antifreeze/coolant, brake fluid, window washer fluid, engine oil, automatic transmission fluid, power steering fluid and gas. * Pay attention to the tires. Stopping on wet roads can take up to four times longer than on dry surfaces. Plus, if the tire tread is worn, the tires may hydroplane, or skim over the road with little or no traction. Help avoid this situation by checking tires regularly. Properly inflate all four tires, plus your spare, to the vehicle manufacturers recommended levels. Tires can lose up to 1 pound of air pressure per square inch per month. Use an accurate tire gauge to check tire air pressure monthly and only do it when the car is cool - meaning when it has been driven less than 1 mile or has not moved in at least three hours. To check the tires tread, perform this simple test in several areas of the tire: Place a U.S. penny into a tread groove with Lincolns head facing down. If you can see the top of Lincolns head, the tire should be replaced. * Consider the owners manual the textbook for learning about the vehicle. Follow the vehicle manufacturers maintenance schedule in the owners manual or pick up a free schedule at your local Firestone Complete Auto Care center. * Be ready for emergencies. Keep an emergency kit in your car for any unexpected breakdowns or accidents. |
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