I’m currently teaching one of my kid’s friends to drive and I will be helping her to shop for her first car after she gets her license next month too. Hannah is 23, she’s a young Mom with a 2 year old. Hannah is a great kid and a great Mom, and I’m happy to be there for her, and support her during this important milestone in her life. She works really hard to support her daughter and has put some money away for her new (used) car! She knows that driving is going to give her the freedom and independence that she needs and will open up all sorts of opportunities for her. She’ll have lots more choices for employment, as well as daycare providers, and she’s hoping to start taking classes at the local community college as well. Of course safety is hugely important to her. Most new drivers have to consider the safety of themselves, as well as the drivers around them. Hannah has the additional concern of keeping her super cute toddler safe too!
When it comes right down to it, it doesn’t matter what kind of car you drive as long as it’s safe and gets you where you need to go! And when it comes to vehicle safety … tire condition is a huge factor.
Michelin’s #firstcarmoment campaign was created to start the conversation about tire safety when driving your first car, although it applies to driving any car actually. Did you know that the weeks between Memorial Day and Labor Day are known as the “100 Deadliest Days” for teen drivers? Scary! I had no idea that driving in the Summer could be so dangerous!
Here are some other facts that you may not know:
- 12% of the 2.2 Million accidents that occur each year with new drivers are due to tire safety issues
- 26% of those accidents are attributed to low tread depth
- 32% of those accidents are attributed to improper tire pressure
- Driving on tires that are under-inflated, or have low treads, means less traction on the road
Thankfully those types of accidents are preventable by regularly checking your tire pressure and learning how to check your tread depth.
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Hannah and I have been having fun doing a little preliminary car shopping… so many pretty colors! But when the day comes that she purchases her first car, we’ll be much more focused on good safe tires rather than a fun color!
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Erin Ellis says
I wish I knew back then how important it was to know car repair basics. It would have helped me several times. Now I know! Thank you for the wonderful giveaway.
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BONNIE ELLIS says
After being in law enforcement and taking my fair share of “accident” reports, I realized how many crashes are caused by driver inexperience and inattention. When my daughter learned to drive, my #1 rule was for her was to keep her “eyes on the road”. No texting, no eating, and don’t worry about what is on the sides of the road.
Tina harder says
When I started driving wearing a seatbelt wasn’t required. I couldn’t imagine not wearing one today!
Jamie R. says
That driving without distraction is key. Back before pre-texting days my best college friends and I were almost in a horrible wreck in Memphis, all because we were distracted at a red light!
burghbaby says
I wish I had known that I should pay more attention to that whole parallel parking thing!
Pam Weiler says
I started driving as a young teenager. I did not know how important it was to take care of your car. Not just tire safety but the engine needs regular maintenance as well, tune-ups and oil changes are a must!!
MARE says
Now I know several things that I wasn’t aware of years ago. First, I know that some people are drunk, high, or upset, or feeling sick when driving, so I’m on the lookout more. I realize that if I get tired at times, then OTHERS do too, so it’s best to be way more on the ALERT for those kind of drivers! And, finally, I am conscious of the fact that cell phones are being used today for talking or texting, and it’s SO dangerous…so, I BETTER NOT do it or I am being a real fool like them. And I certainly don’t want to end of dead or killing someone else for such a foolish reason. I know A LOT more today about driving safety than I did long ago!!
NARTIA says
I started driving at 16. There were no seat belts or car seats for children. I wish I had fully understood the great responsibility that comes with driving. That is more than just being able to get from point A to point B without wrecking your car or hurting someone else. Your safe driving affects the safety, life and future of not only you both fellow drivers on the road!
Jeanne says
I have learned that there are tire stores around that will check your tires for free. The ‘health’ of your tires can change the way your car handles, the amount of miles per gallon you get and can prevent a blow-out or avoid leaving you stranded with other tire issues.
Jean Arizona says
I am blessed to have a wonderful husband who frequently checks my tires to ensure that they are properly inflated and not worn. Thanks for the opportunity to win…I have a grandchild who could sure use the help.
Linda says
My boyfriend is a mechanic for a living, yes good tires are important to have for road safety and also help you save on gas by them being in good shape. Hope you will have a mechanic go with you when it is time for Amber to pick out a car at the dealers or anywhere, so many people scam and sell junk cars!
Truly wishing Amber the best, I was a single mom also with a baby and it is very hard to make ends meet when you have little or no support. So nice of you to offer her driving lessons, I don’t know her but from 1 mom to another thank-you for that!
carol sloan says
I know that I will be aging myself here but we rarely wore seat belts when I stared driving. We did all kinds of stupid things (like hanging on the top of a car while driving in the neighborhood). But the seat belts – I don’t even start my car now without buckling up!
Marilyn R says
Always be sure to check tire pressure if your car has been sitting idle while you’re on vacation! Keep in mind the different seasons and check the tread and check for little nicks and things that could damage the aidewall
Remember your big car rides on the tires! So take good care of them
Kim Totten says
So true that tire safety is of utmost importance! Worn treads or tires not inflated properly obviously lessens the amount of control you have over your vehicle.