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Would you know how to change a wheel?

92% of drivers do not perform technical operations by themselves such as changing brake pads, the cabin filter, or changing tires. With the return of the summer holidays, many vehicles are forced to change wheels due to punctures or blowouts.

It is important to change the tire at the least sign of malfunction. At the slightest suspicion of error, it is convenient to park the vehicle in a safe place where you can check the damage and change the wheel. For this process, it is necessary: reflective vest, triangles, spare wheel, and jack, key and anti-theft screw.

The change in ten steps

Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Use the safety vest and place the triangles 50 meters from the vehicle (about 100 steps). They must be visible at 100 meters. Take out everything you need.
Loosen the nuts and use the anti-theft screw, if necessary. If you have a hubcap or bezel, you may need a tool and it must be removed beforehand.
Place the cat in the appropriate place. The manufacturer’s manual indicates the most appropriate place to place the jack.
Lift the vehicle until the punctured wheel does not touch the ground.
Remove all the screws and remove the wheel.
Place the spare wheel.
Put the screws and tighten them by hand.
Lower the vehicle with the jack until the spare wheel touches the ground.
Tighten the screws in their entirety with the key.

Once we have our wheel positioned correctly, we must check the tire pressure.

Also, keep in mind that if it is an emergency wheel, it can only be used until a new wheel replaces it or the previous one is repaired. The maximum speed cannot exceed 80 km / h. Then take back all the safety equipments.

Reminder of the importance of the safety lifejacket

Since the beginning of the year, on the Atlantic coast, the sea has taken away many lives of seamen, professionals or boaters, who have fallen into the water without a lifejacket. Without a safety vest, the chances of survival are very low, even if help arrives quickly in the area.

While the summer season will begin and be accompanied by a sharp increase in the practice of water recreation, the Atlantic Maritime Prefecture reminds the importance of wearing the lifejacket or a PFD (integrated buoyant suit).

The vest saves life.

In 2016 and 2017, no person who fell into the sea and wearing a lifejacket lost his life.

Reminder of safety instructions:

– To prevent accidents:

Check his equipment and safety equipment.

Check the weather, the tidal coefficients and the strength of the currents.

Do not overestimate your abilities.

– To be an actor of his rescue:

be able to alert the rescue: VHF (VHF 16) or telephone (196: direct number to the CROSS), have informed his relatives of the expected time of return, do not leave alone and have a team member to give the alert.

Be able to wait for rescue: wear a lifejacket or PFD.

To be seen: to wear brightly colored reflective clothes and equipped with signaling equipment for the night (flash lamp …).

Well-equipped vehicle and safety vest protected employees

Among the equipment required by the Act is the fluorescent safety vest that can be seen by other motorists, day or night, in case of emergency stop on the roadway or its surroundings. This vest must be CE approved and placed in a location easily accessible by the driver in the vehicle.

Another obligation: to have a warning triangle. As a reminder, it must be placed at least 30 meters from the vehicle or obstacle to report. In case of absence of the vest or the triangle, the employee of the company is liable to a fine of up to 750 €.

The case of the ethyl test is slightly different: chemical or electronic and imperatively standard NF *, it is also mandatory…. Except that the non-respect of this obligation is not sanctioned. After a period of shortage in the promulgation of the law, it is now possible to find pharmacy, tobacco shop, Total service stations including and insurance companies.

Anything that can contribute to employee safety is paramount. That is why it is strongly recommended to equip each company vehicle with a spare wheel and the reflective equipment to install it. In case of absence of spare wheel, the puncture-resistant bomb can be very useful. Beyond a precautionary principle, note that in case of control, the bad condition of the tires can be sanctioned by a fine of 750 € maximum doubled of immobilization of the vehicle.

The same sanction is applied, with a fine of “only” 450 €, in case of deficient or out of order fires. In the register of this small equipment that can render great service figure the lamp, preferably dynamo to prevent battery failure. To find your keys fallen on the ground at night or to guide you in the dark, it is always advisable.

Also include small wipes to wipe your windshield from the inside if your vision is disrupted, or special “plastic wipes” to maintain dashboards and door interiors. If employees have to transport customers, as much as having a clean vehicle … and then you always feel better in a well-maintained car.

More rarely mentioned but so important in case of a serious accident to carry first aid: the pharmacy kit, the survival blanket, the hammer glass breaker, the belt cutter and the fire extinguisher. For victim drivers and their passengers, or to help another vehicle, this safety equipment can be simply vital. Note that this equipment is on sale in the shops of the vast network of Total gas stations in France and abroad.

To work on the bike with wear safety vest

“I’m not an exotic,” Erich defends war. And in fact, whoever drives the bike to work today, no longer has to ask the question: Does not the car have a car? The teacher has already saddled almost 20 years ago.

Since this time, the 60-year-old has been riding a bicycle between his home and his workplace with wear a reflective vest. 25 kilometers, 25 kilometers, every school day, both summer and winter. Departure time in the morning: 6:15 am “In the winter it is not so tingling,” war warns, which changes in snow then on a mountain bike with spikes. And conceded, at 20 degrees minus, the health prevails at war and the wheel remains in the garage. On the extreme days of extreme weather he travels to Steinem by car and from there by bike in the Benz Valley. Sometimes one must overcome oneself, says Krieg. But for this, unforgettable moments compensated. Sunsets, morning moods, cloud images: From the edge of the Steiner and from the heights, Krieg has already taken photos with his camera, which not only astonished the fellow circle. “I arrive with normal pulse and breath.” On the way back, the climb to Steinem awaits. “Eight to ten minutes” war overlaps the duration of the climb.

The fact that the pedagogue, who has been teaching for 32 years, does not have to struggle to get uphill, is due to the fact that war is not only driving his workplace by the wheel. The road bike is also his sports safety equipment and the route training for the really challenging mountain marathons. Several times war went the Totaled over four passes and 5500 heights, the Marathon dales Dolomites and several times also with start. A route leads across the Stevie Pass. “It is very challenging” is the official information of the organizer. Erich Krieg can swarm about how the “swings” of over 20 sweeps “upwards.” Pride, and he confesses, is war, that he has now driven 20 times the Alb extreme cycling marathon.

War has now come a little shorter; the number of kilometers traveled by bicycle has fallen from 16,000 to 12,000 kilometers per year. The enthusiasm for cycling, the intensive contact with nature, and the close-up experience of all seasons, have not let up. Cycling was not the first choice. It was football. When, in 1985, a doctor drew a sideline, because the knee had suffered damage, his recommendation for alternative sports went on swimming or cycling. War chose the wheel.

Ten years later, the club of cycling friends Bartholomew, whose chairman he is to this day, has raised the war. The 14 founding members have now become 140. “Cycling is booming.” Once upon a time, war on the drive to school was started by a dog in the mist. Nothing happens. Drivers and animals were equally surprised. In order to be more visible, war is only possible with an alert yellow safety vest and, of course, with a helmet. “If someone goes without, I could get sick.” The warriors also know that the war is sustained by riding helmets, if they want to swing on the wheel after class.

“I am already an outdoor person” admits war. In winter, you can go cross-country skiing, and the cross-country ski runs can be reached by bike. The great effect of sport is indisputable to war. For 30 years he had not missed a day at school. And there was never a delay with the bike. The woman is riding along, “where it is beautiful,” war describes the goals for family excursions. Whether the fun of the grandchildren Ida and Henri When war finds three to four more wheel tracks in the morning on the way t in the snow, he knows: “I am in good company.”

Roadman works with wearing reflective vest

From Wednesdays on the roads of Warmed and Maury there are very difficult conditions, there are many risk for road safety. Snowfall and heavy fall in the night made the roads and sidewalks very slippery. As a result of failure of more than 1500 reception there is no electricity.

As announced by the synoptic at night from Wednesday to Thursday, the temperature dropped to around -10 degrees in our region. Melting snow the day before and the frost at night very hindered the conditions of roads and sidewalks.

In the winter, Olsztyn’s road warriors took over at night. – During night shift, five soles, four sanders and three tractors left the streets. Of course, equipment is equipped with a plow. During the night shift, 113 tons of salt and 56 tons of salt sand were poured.

Four salts, four sanders and three tractors are working in the morning in Olsztyn. Approx. 3 roadmen in reflective vest have also begun to clear the sidewalks. Some of them are already snow-shoveled, parts are still in progress. – Problems on the roads can be reported on a regular basis, we will immediately intervene – adds Pewee.

As reported by the Provincial Crisis Management Center, all national and provincial roads are passable. On national roads there are 61 units of safety equipment. The worst conditions are in the south, where the surface is muddy. All provincial roads are covered with snow mud.

The safety equipment for car before the long weekend trip

Again there will be three days of rest and those who have in mind to travel in car must take into account certain aspects so that the ride does not suffer setbacks due to the car, keep the safety equipment and safety vest.

April has brought some holidays that have cut off the work week, allowing you to relax with the family or some solo starts. This, nevertheless, obliges to be attentive to the maintenance of the vehicle so as not to suffer unforeseen and thus to enjoy without startles.

That’s why, and thinking about the next long weekend for Labor Day, which opens in May, Goodyear makes a small reminder of the nine elements to always keep in mind when going on a long trip.

Oil Levels

It is advisable to change it every 5 or 10 thousand kilometers and whenever you are going to make a long journey by road, due to the high requirement to which the engine will be subjected.

Filled antifreeze

The requirement of the engine in long trips also forces to monitor this liquid. Although it must be completed every six months, it must be done before the journey.

Monitor battery

Ideal battery maintenance is to change it every two years, so it is suggested to check your condition before traveling.

Appropriate emergency equipment

It is also important to check that the car has all the necessary elements in case of an incident: spare tire, cat, cross key, fuses, cords, lantern, triangle and reflective vest, remembering that the absence of the latter Is punished by law.

Flawless brakes

Check the wear of the brake shoes, brake pad conditions and check that the brake fluid levels are optimum.

Pen without damage

If the destination is southern Chile, chances are rain will appear. For this reason, it is ideal that the wiper blades are not damaged or worn, to better remove the water.

Ready lights

Be aware that all the lights in the car are properly lit. Also, pay close attention to the alignment of the lights, so as not to harm those who come in the opposite direction.

Updated documents

It is very important to keep all the papers of the vehicle up to date, with special attention to the technical review. Keep them handy and thus avoid fines for the absence or expiration of these.

Tires with adequate pressure

The air of the tires will depend on the conditions in which the trip is made, either with the number of people or the luggage that goes in the vehicle. However, Goodyear remembers the importance of checking the safety equipment before leaving and has the spare tire ready and in optimum condition.

With these nine points to consider, the vehicle will not be a matter of concern to have fun this next long weekend.