Pinching Pennies Can Help Avoid Injury

Proper tire maintenance is one of the easiest ways to avoid an accident. Your tires support your steering, braking, acceleration, as well as absorb bumps in the road. You don’t need to be an auto mechanic to give your tires a visual inspection.

Excessive wear on the tread of your tires will cause reduced grip in adverse conditions. Here is a way to check the tread on your tires using only a penny:

• First pinch the penny from the base so that the words “In God We Trust” are showing at the top.
• Then place the top of Lincoln’s head into the groove of the tire. Try to check as many spots as possible, as your tires may have uneven wear.
• If any part of Lincoln’s head is covered your tires are in good shape. However if his head is not covered or any parts of “In God We Trust” is showing, your tires are too worn and you should get them changed as soon as possible.

While using safety precautions such as this will reduce your risk of being involved in a crash, there is always the possibility of being in an accident, even if it is not your fault. If this does happen, and you or a loved one is hurt, contact a personal injury lawyer immediately. They will give you the legal advice you need.

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