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Final Days to Get your Car or Truck Inspected in Mass for June

6/26/2013

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Get those cars and trucks inspected before your sticker expires!  Remember, its a moving violation in Massachusetts for driving a vehicle with an expired sticker!  Go to MassInspectionStations.com to find an inspection station near your home or work.
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Caring for your care during summer

6/26/2013

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A Simple Vehicle Check Avoids Road-Trip Fireworks.

A simple vehicle inspection before a family vacation can help avoid the short fuses, inconvenience and potential safety hazards of breaking down many miles away from home, says the Car Care Council.

“It’s easy to keep the sparks from flying from car trouble on a road trip,” said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council. “A quick vehicle check can give motorists peace of mind and save them from the hassle of a roadside breakdown. In just 10 minutes, drivers can make sure their car is ready for travel and then take steps to have any problems fixed before heading out for vacation.”

Right in their own driveway, motorists can identify how road-ready their vehicle is with the 10-minute inspection recommended by the Car Care Council. If repairs or maintenance are needed, they can be performed before hitting the road.

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Conserving Fuel

6/22/2013

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Bad driving isn’t just unsafe. It’s expensive. Your driving habits have a direct impact on your car’s fuel consumption. Planning your travel, following speed limits, maintaining safe following distances and paying attention to traffic, weather and road conditions will keep you safer, allow your vehicle to operate more efficiently, and ultimately, save you money.
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Measuring Tire Tread Depth with a Coin

6/22/2013

 
Measuring Tire Tread Depth with a coin.
U.S. coins can be substituted for a tire tread depth gauge as tires wear to the critical final few 32nds of an inch of their remaining tread depth.

Place a penny into several tread grooves across the tire. If part of Lincoln's head is always covered by the tread, you have more than 2/32" of tread depth remaining.


2/32" remaining tread depth
Place a quarter into several tread grooves across the tire. If part of Washington's head is always covered by the tread, you have more than 4/32" of tread depth remaining.


4/32" remaining tread depth
Place a penny into several tread grooves across the tire. If the top of the Lincoln Memorial is always covered by the tread, you have more than 6/32" of tread depth remaining.


6/32" remaining tread depth
Once you have determined the approximate remaining tread depth in the first location, you can complete your measurement of each tire by placing the coin into additional locations at least 15 inches apart around the tire's central circumferential groove, as well as in its inner and outer grooves. This will help detect uneven wear caused by mechanical or service conditions.

The LawAccording to most states' laws, tires are legally worn out when they have worn down to 2/32" of remaining tread depth. To help warn drivers that their tires have reached that point, tires sold in North America are required to have indicators molded into their tread design called "wear bars" which run across their tread pattern from their outside shoulder to inside shoulder. Wear bars are designed to visually connect the elements of the tire's tread pattern and warn drivers when their tires no longer meet minimum tread depth requirements.

Common SenseHowever, as a tire wears it's important to realize that the tire's ability to perform in rain and snow will be reduced. With 2/32" of remaining tread depth, resistance to hydroplaning in the rain at highway speeds has been significantly reduced, and traction in snow has been virtually eliminated.

If rain and wet roads are a concern, you should consider replacing your tires when they reach approximately 4/32" of remaining tread depth. Since water can't be compressed, you need enough tread depth to allow rain to escape through the tire's grooves. If the water can't escape fast enough, your vehicle's tires will be forced to hydroplane (float) on top of the water, losing traction.

If snow-covered roads are a concern, you should consider replacing your tires when they reach approximately 6/32" of remaining tread depth to maintain good mobility. You need more tread depth in snow because your tires need to compress the snow in their grooves and release it as they roll. If there isn't sufficient tread depth, the "bites" of snow your tires can take on each revolution will be reduced to "nibbles," and your vehicle's traction and mobility will be sacrificed. Because tread depth is such an important element for snow traction, winter tires usually start with noticeably deeper tread depths than typical All-Season or summer tires. Some winter tires even have a second series of "wear bars" molded in their tread pattern indicating approximately 6/32" remaining tread depth to warn you when your tires no longer meet the desired tread depth.

How much is an inspection sticker in Massachusetts?                      

6/10/2013

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​The Massachusetts annual car inspection costs $35.00 each year. Find an inspection station near your home or work.
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Remember to get your inspection sticker in Massachusetts before it expires! 

6/1/2013

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Remember to get your inspection sticker in Massachusetts before it expires! To find an inspection station search massinspectionstations.com. Safety first!
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Check out AAA's Guide to Teen Driver Safety

6/1/2013

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Involved in teen driver safety for 75 years, AAA has a full range of tools to help parents and teens throughout the whole learning-to-drive process. Keys2Drive provides parents an easy way to work with their teens through each step, from choosing a driver education program to deciding when solo driving is permitted.
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Older Drivers Worry About No Longer Driving; AAA Debuts New National Driving Website

6/1/2013

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Older Drivers Worry About No Longer Driving; AAA Debuts New National Driving Website
(posted by Public Affairs on April 13 @ 09:18 ) www.SeniorDriving.AAA.com Nearly half of senior drivers worry about losing their freedom and mobility when it’s time to give up... Read More

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Road Rules: AAA answers your questions on traffic safety & driving courtesy

6/1/2013

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I was stopped for speeding during one of our many winter storms. I was driving only 66 mph and still got a warning. I thought there was always a little room before you were ticketed. 

All speed limits are based on ideal driving conditions. If conditions are hazardous, you must drive slower. The police officer may have determined that, due to road conditions, your speed was neither reasonable nor proper.

I was driving with a friend and he stopped at a yellow traffic light, then proceeded through the intersection. I felt that he should have remained stationary until the light again turned green. What was the right thing to do? 

A yellow traffic light indicates that the signal is turning from green to red. If you 
are already stopped at an intersection or a stop line, you may not proceed until that light turns green. Your friend was wrong. 

How soon should I signal a turn? I once read online that I should signal 100 feet before the turn. Is that still correct? 

The general rule is that you should signal at least 100 feet before the turn. Certainly, this can vary depending on the roadway. On the highway, it could be 500 feet or more. As a general rule, use the turn signal before using the car’s brakes. This will give other drivers a better indication of your intentions.

Do you have a question on the rules of the road? In this monthly column, AAA’s traffic safety experts will give you the answers. Please send questions to [email protected].
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