As our
family is growing with the impending arrival of our second child Jelly Bean due
in July we recently decided to change our car, switching from a very compact
car to a slightly larger car better suited for a growing family – a Ford Focus.
Whilst our
new (second hand) car is nothing fancy having learnt a lot about car safety
over my 13 years of being a driver – even learning how to do a basic service
myself - I am passionate about making sure cars are safe and roadworthy.
The
importance of making sure our car is roadworthy and safe is even more
imperative now that I am a parent, not only because our children travel in the
car but also because I don’t want to put myself or Lee at extra risk as I want
us to be alive and healthy for many years to come for our children.
Whilst
there are many factors that affect the safety and roadworthiness of a car, one
car safety factor that is often overlooked is the importance of tyres.
Put simply
tyres are essential for safe driving.
Tyres are
the only connection your car has to the road.
They have
4 vital functions that affect safe driving –
* Provide
grip for braking and acceleration
* Maintain
steering and directional control
* Act as a
shock absorber for vibrations from the road
* Support
the weight of the car
