Maintenance Safety Tips  Automobile Accidents are the No. 1 Killer of Teens in America  2,614 Teen Drivers Involved in Fatal Crashes in 2013  1,000,000 Teen Drivers Involved in Police-Reported Crashes in 2013  12% Of Crashes Among Inexperienced Drivers are Tire Related  AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH:  1. CHECK YOUR TIRE TREAD  Hold a penny with Abraham Lincoln's body between your thumb and forefinger.  Place Lincoln's head first into the deepest-looking groove.  Can you see all his head? If yes, your tires are too worn - don't drive on them and get them replaced. 2. CHECK YOUR TIRE PRESSURE  Buy a tire pressure gauge, if you don t have one already.  Open your car door and on the inside jamb you should see a sticker - take a picture on your smartphone of the number that says "PSl" (the measurement for tire pressure).  Use the pressure gauge to check your tires (make sure you check when they are cold).  Compare the number on the gauge to the number you wrote down. If above, let air out. 3. CHECK YOUR BREAK LIGHTS  Turn on your car.  Have a friend or parent stand behind the car.  Step on the brake pedal.  Does your friend see both lights? If not, you should replace the bulb or fuse  If you don't know how, get a professional to do it. 4. CHECK YOUR WINDSHIELD WIPERS  Windshield wiper blades need to be replaced periodically to ensure optimum visibility.  Replace them at least yearly if you live in a sunny/hot or cold region, and twice a year if you live in a dusty or dry region.  Clean wiper blades periodically with rag or alcohol wipe to maintain their performance.