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Tire Safety and Roadside Safety Initiatives 

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Through partnerships with local schools and organizations, our goal is to host sponsored tire checks for teenage drivers to better educate them on tire safety, roadside safety, and maintenance.

Did You Know?

  • 35% of vehicle fault crashes are related to tire issues - Highway Traffic Safety Administration
  • 4 in 10 teenagers are driving on unsafe tires - Michelin
  • 43% of teens have never checked their tire tread depth; 32% of teens have never checked their tire pressure - Michelin

Quarters Save Lives

Did you know that you can check tire tread depth with a quarter? The Quarter Test is an easy tool to determine if your tread is of safe depth.

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1.

Place a Quarter with Washington's head upside down between two ribs on your tire.

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2.

If part of the head is covered, then your tires are still in good shape.

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3.

If you can see his entire head, then your tread is worn to 4/32 inch or less, and it's time for new tires.

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