DRINK&DRIVE:I SHOULD HAVE DIED THAT NIGHT

I went out with my friends, and my whole life changed. My friend was taking me home when he crashed into a bridge not even five minutes from the bar. He was four times the legal alcohol limit. I have no recollection of the crash--all I remember is leaving the bar, and the next thing I know, I'm in a hospital. I fractured one hip and dislocated the other, lost three front teeth, and fractured my jaw. They had to wire my jaws, and I had to stop going to school, delaying my chances of graduating from college.

“I should have died that night.”

I was unable to move for a week and was on crutches for three months. I am slowly getting back to normal through physical therapy, though I will have jaw surgery and braces. I should have died that night, but I didn't. I will never take life for granted.

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A TRUE LIFE STORY: DRINKING & DRIVING

I went to the party and remembered what you said. You asked me not to drink alcohol. So I drank a Sprite. I felt proud of myself, as you said I should feel. You said I should not drink and drive, contrary to what some friends told me. I made a healthy choice and your advice was correct, as all you give me forever.

When the party finally ended, people began to drive without being able to do so. I went to my car with the certainty that he would return home in peace. I never imagined what awaited me, Mom. Now I'm lying in the street and I hear the policeman say: "The kid that caused this accident was drunk." Mom, his voice seems so distant. My blood is spilled everywhere and I'm trying with all my might not moan. I can hear the doctors say, "This girl is going to die." I have the certainty that the young man, who ran at full speed, decided to drink and drive, and now I have to die.

Why do people do this, Mom, knowing that this is going to ruin many lives? The pain is cutting me like a hundred knives. Tell my sister not to cry, tell Daddy to be strong. And when I go to heaven, I'll be watching for you all. Someone should have taught that boy, its wrong to drink and drive. Maybe if his parents would have said, I would not be dying now. My breath is getting weaker, more and more. Mom, these are my last moments and I feel so desperate. I wish I could hug Mom, while I'm lying here dying. I wish I could tell you how much I love you, Mom. So .. I love ... y. .. goodbye ... "

(These words were written by a reporter who witnessed the accident. The girl, as she died, I was saying these words and the reporter wrote down ... very overwhelmed. The journalist started this campaign, if you read this note, please click " share ", so more people can be aware. Therefore, I ask one small gesture, send it to your friends, family and loved ones)

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Wheel alignments. Why are they so important?

Wheel  alignments. Why are they so important? Why should you spend more money on this service when you buy a set of tires?

The simple answer is, because you don't want this to happen to your N10,000+ set of tires within a few months:

See the right side of the picture? That shiny stuff? That's the steel belts that are part of the inside of the tire. You are not supposed to see that. Ever. See how deep the tread is on the left side of the picture? If this vehicle were aligned properly, the tread on the right side of the picture would be the same as the left. 

So ensure you go for a wheel alignment often to prolong your tire life.

  

How To Check Your Tires For Signs Of Wear And Tear

Responsible car owners must check their tires for signs of wear and tear at least once a month. In addition, they must also inspect their tires before and after they go on a long road trip. In doing so, the car owner will be able to determine whether they need to buy new tires, have their wheels aligned, or change their driving habits.

How To Inspect Your Tire Treads

The tire tread is the outline on the rubber circumference of the tire which is in constant contact with the road. The tread enables the best response time for stopping, speeding, turning, and stopping the car. They are designed with deep groves known called sipes. These groves pull water away from the tread so that it is always in contact with the road and prevent hydroplaning. If it is in excellent condition, it will quicken the response time and accuracy; thus ensuring your safety while on the road.

For this reason, it is essential to take the time to inspect your tire treads for any signs of wear. Tires that have lost their tread are very dangerous as this increases your risk of getting into an accident. Some states even issue a citation for having such tires. It is essential to check your car frequently and make sure that the tires still have adequate tread. Here are some signs of wear and tear you need to watch out for:

• Both edges are worn out: 
  

When you observe that both the edges of the tread are worn, it is due to underinflation. The best way to address this problem is to add more air to your tires. It is also essential to check for any leaks.

• One-sided wear:

This type of wear is due to poor tire alignment. The best remedy for this problem is to have your wheels re-aligned. 

• Worn out center treads: 

The tire treads will have worn out centers if the tires are overinflated. To address this problem, you need to let some air out according to the manufacturer’s specifications. 

• Uneven worn out treads with scallops and bald spots: This usually happens when the wheel is imbalance or if it is not aligned properly. The best thing you can do is to balance the wheel and align them. 

• Only the edges of the front tires are worn out: This happens when you usually take curves too fast. The best solution to this tire problem is to slow down.

It is advisable to inspect your tyres on a monthly basis, for tread wear and damage. If you find serious cuts, or nails and other foreign objects embedded in the tyre, have the tyre repaired or replaced immediately. Even wear across the whole thread is to be expected, but be on the lookout for irregular wear

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