Street Smarts 101

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Happy Holidays to everyone from the team at Street Smarts!

Do you know what items to stock your vehicle with in the winter months? Visit our Winter Driving Tips to learn more: NHTSA.gov/Winter-Driving-Tips

Winter Tire Pressure Reminder
In the cold winter months, it is important to keep a close eye on the air pressure of your vehicle’s tires.

The cold temperature causes the air molecules within your tires to slow down and stay more compact. As a result, the pressure of your tires can fall around 1-2 PSI for every 10 °F drop in outdoor temperature.

Low tire can negatively affect your fuel economy, tire lifespan, and stopping time.

If you're not sure how to check your tire pressure follow the instructions from the link below.

https://www.cars.com/auto-repair/diy/check-tire-pressure/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQwM6kUUl_w

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Have you ever been confused while driving near an emergency vehicle? It can be difficult at times to know exactly what to do to make it easiest for the emergency responder.

The video below gives very clear instructions on how to react around an emergency vehicle.

https://lnkd.in/gmkT5Xs

Safe In 60: Avoiding Confusion Around Emergency Vehicles Here are some important reminder if you encounter a firetruck, ambulance or police car while driving.

This story is a great reminder of how important it is to always wear a seatbelt. Safety is the first priority.

"My wife saved my life just by telling me to buckle up."

Growing up in a small village in Africa, Marcos was never shown or taught the value of seat belt use, and as a result, never felt the need to buckle up. Lucky for him, his wife, Mandee, was of a different opinion. Mandee reminded Marcos to buckle up EVERY time they got in the car for months before the habit stuck. Little would she have known that her constant reminders would save Marcos’ life.

It was a cold winter morning in January, traveling on black ridge from St. George to Cedar City. Marcos and a fellow student were headed to school when the truck hit black ice and the driver suddenly lost control sending the company truck rolling. The truck flipped over and over and over again. When the truck finally rested, Marcos opened his eyes to discover he was in one piece and unharmed.

Marcos spotted his backpack in the middle of the road, flung many feet from where the truck lay. Before the crash that same backpack was at his’ feet. When the police arrived, they informed the driver and Marcos that their seat belts had saved their lives that day.

In the moment after the crash, and many moments since then, Marcos has thought of Mandee’s constant seat belt reminders. “I was so stubborn back then. I never felt the need to buckle up. Today I am very grateful she kept reminding me. She loves me, and that is why she asked me to buckle up. It is because of her that I am alive today. She is my angel.”

We want to thank all Veterans for their bravery, service, and sacrifice. We can never express our gratitude enough for all you've done.

Now that most of the trees are losing their leaves here is an important reminder for drivers out on the road. Wet leaves can be as dangerous as ice!

Dangers of Driving on Wet Leaves Jen Carfagno takes a 3D look at how driving on wet leaves is as dangerous as driving on ice!