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Here is a good article submitted by a student's parent that has good tips for safer winter driving.
https://thewirecutter.com/blog/tips-and-tools-for-safer-winter-driving/ Tips and Tools for Safer Winter Driving November 1, 2018 Tim Heffernan Long before the first snowstorm hits, the onset of cool weather brings a unique set of dangers and inconveniences to driving. Tires lose pressure when the mercury drops, sometimes becoming dangerously (and invisibly) deflated. Batteries lose power in the cold too, leading to a rash of dead cars and curbside jumpstarts. Short days mean that commutes—and emergencies—often happen in the dark. Here, Wirecutter’s experts offer advice and tools, from a portable electric tire pump to a rechargeable headlamp, to help you stay safe behind the wheel until summer returns. Check and correct your tire pressure Your car’s tires will gain or lose about 1 psi of air pressure for every 10-degree change (colder air equals lower pressure). With that in mind, here’s a surprising fact: In the US, the Plains States, the Midwest, and the Northeast experience some of the widest annual fluctuations in temperature of any region on Earth—often 100 Fahrenheit degrees between summer and winter. That means a tire properly inflated for the summer may be running low now. What’s more, a dangerously low tire won’t always be obvious to the eye, and even a short drive to the gas station can warm your tires enough that they’ll register a false safe pressure at the air pump. The safest approach (in both winter and summer) is to check your tires after your car has been stationary overnight. The Accu-Gage 60 PSI with shock protector is a Wirecutter staff favorite for its easy-to-read dial, rubber gauge guard, and handy bleed valve—which makes it easy to slightly overinflate your tires and then drop back to the exact recommended pressure, rather than inching up and checking repeatedly. (You can find the recommended pressure for your car either in the manual or on a placard in the driver’s-side doorjamb.) The easiest way to add air to a tire is to use a portable tire inflator, which simply plugs into a car’s 12-volt outlet (aka cigarette lighter). After testing 20 tire inflators, Wirecutter recommends the Viair 78P. A floor-standing bike pump also works, and in that category Wirecutter recommends the Lezyne Classic Floor Drive. Ten pumps of the handle will inflate a standard 17-inch car tire by roughly 1 psi, so you aren’t signing up for a strenuous workout. Be ready for a dead battery A dead battery is a major inconvenience, and if it strands you in cold weather, a safety concern. Wirecutter extensively tested portable jump starters, and our pick is the Weego 22s. It holds enough juice to jump standard cars, small pickups, and compact SUVs, and it holds its charge for at least a year. About the size of a smartphone, it features warning lights and a loud alarm that together tell you if you’ve hooked it up incorrectly, and its reverse-polarity protection prevents any unsafe discharge of power. For larger vehicles, such as full-size SUVs and pickups, Wirecutter recommends the Powerall PBJS12000-R. Tools to clear ice and snow Wirecutter tested ice scrapers at Ford’s cold-weather testing facility in Dearborn, Michigan, in 2015. Three years of extended real-world testing later, the Hopkins 80037 is still our favorite. Its sharp plastic scraper blade is just flexible enough to conform to the curves of windshields. Its telescoping handle measures 5 feet when fully extended, enough to reach all the way across the roofs of most SUVs and trucks. And its combination brush-and-squeegee head efficiently sweeps away both powdery and wet snow without scratching paint. Wirecutter has tested all types of snow shovels too. For keeping in the car, we like the Voilé Telepro Avalanche. Popular among backcountry ski-trail crews, it’s just 39 inches long when assembled, and it has a paint-friendly but sturdy plastic scoop. Roadside safety Wirecutter has a comprehensive guide to roadside emergencies, but here are a few simple items that will help you stay safe and relatively comfortable in the event of a winter stranding. Far more convenient than a flashlight, a headlamp keeps both of your hands free to replace a tire or steady yourself on the trek to the nearest gas station. Wirecutter recommends the Black Diamond ReVolt for the car—you can top up its rechargeable AAA batteries (included) via the USB port. Commonsense wisdom Replace your wiper blades if it’s been more than a year. Top up your washer fluid, making sure to use a de-icer formula so that it doesn’t freeze on the glass. And here's a driving tip (and a law in some states): If your wipers are on, your lights should be, too. Keep a bag of cheap clay cat litter in the trunk. If you’re stuck on ice or mud, the grit will help give you the grip to escape. If you do get stuck, your car’s manual will show the “tow points,” where a rope or strap can be safely attached. (These may include bolt holes hidden behind your bumpers; your car’s tire kit will include the right-size eyebolt to screw in.) Finally, consider keeping a bit of cash on hand when bad weather threatens. You may not be able to put an emergency tow on your credit card—and even a Good Samaritan will appreciate a tip in thanks. Over the past few years cars have come with various advance safety features that many drivers are not familiar with.
Theses are six common system terms you may come across in new vehicles today:
is crossing over the lane lines.
All drivers should take the time to understand what the various red and yellow lights on the dashboard mean.
Red warning lights alert a driver to an issue that requires immediate attention.
Yellow warning lights indicate an issue that requires attention or possible problem ahead.
Bottom line is your vehicle is telling you a problem. Don't ignore the warning lights. When choosing a car for your new teen driver parents should compare vehicles that offer the best protection in the event of a crash. It is not necessarily the size or weight of the car that offers the best safety.
The best models for safety have the addition of side, curtain and knee air bags. Vehicles that have blind spot mirror detection, Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) and Automatic Braking (AEB). AEB will be standard in 2020. All these features ultimately help your teen to avoid a crash or reduce injury. To review safety ratings of vehicle visit www.nhtsa.gov/ratings From May 21 - June 3, 2018 law enforcement agencies in New Jersey and nationwide will conduct Click It or Ticket campaigns that incorporate zero-tolerance enforcement of safety belt laws with paid advertising and the support of government agencies, local coalitions and school officials to increase safety belt use and defend against one of the greatest threats to us all - serious injury or death in traffic crashes. Click It or Ticket is a high-publicity law enforcement effort that gives people more of a reason to buckle up - the increased threat of a traffic ticket. Most people buckle up for safety. But for some people, it is the threat of the ticket that spurs them to put on a safety belt.
The nearby municipalities in Hunterdon County that was awarded the grant are Town of Clinton, Clinton Twp., Flemington, Lebanon Twp. and Readington. Last year's Click It or Ticket, Clinton Twp. issued 44 seat belt tickets and Town of Clinton 30. Living in Hunterdon and Warren Counties poses a hazard that city drivers do not have to contend with. If you drive in the area you will undoubtedly see a deer crossing or one that has been hit on the side of road. There is an estimated 26,000 deer crashes yearly in New Jersey. Although deer can cross the road anytime any day the peak mating season has the most activity which is October to mid December, early mornings and sunset. What can you do to avoid a deer strike:
New Jersey has gotten another extension to comply with the new Federal mandate for secure driver's license.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced last week that New Jersey was one of 17 states to receive an extension until October of 2018 to meet the requirements of the Real ID act. Real ID establishes minimum security standards for license issuance and production and prohibits federal agencies from accepting for certain purposes driver's licenses and identification cards from states not meeting the act's minimum standards such as boarding an airplane. The NJ State Senate voted 39-0 today to give final legislative approval to a bill that would change the expiration date for New Jersey driver's licenses.
Currently, licenses expire on the last day of the month every four years. Under the new law it would expire on your birthday every four years. The bill now heads to Gov. Christie who will then decide whether to sign or veto it. He is likely to sign it as it will cut down down on long wait times at Motor Vehicle offices. The State of New Jersey officials announced today they were relaunching the state's aggressive driving hotline, known as #77, as a "dangerous driving" hotline to take calls reporting impaired, distracted or reckless driving on the road.
State Police are encouraging drivers who observe dangerous driving to call #77, where a dispatcher will take down information including the make, model and color of the car as well as its license plate number. |
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