College Kids and Car Care Safety

Keeping your car running well is an important aspect of driving safety. With the support of State Farm, Northern NJ Safe Kids / Safe Communities has been bringing an interactive driving exhibit to area colleges. 

Five aspects of car care safety are outlined in the program: Tire Pressure, Engine Air Filter, Battery, Engine Oil and Windshield Wipers and Windshield Fluid. Exhibits have been held at St. Elizabeth’s College, Drew University and Warren County Community College this fall.

The College administrators have welcomed the program and the students are surprised by the information and the “Car Care Kit” they receive. After a brief discussion on the 5 aspects of car care safety are discussed, the students demonstrate how to check a tires pressure and attempt to use complete a puzzle using the “Distract a Match” game. 

Discussions lead to driver behavior including, buckling up, and avoiding distractions, obeying the speed limits and no driving under the influence. 

We thank State Farm for their support of this unique program. Without their support it would be difficult to bring to our community.