RESPONSIBLE OWNERSHIP

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RESPONSIBLE OWNERSHIP

• Maintenance and Accident Reporting

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CHECKS TO BE PERFORMED ON A REGULAR BASIS

• Based on recommendations in the owners manual,
  set up a routine maintenance schedule.
• Keep a record of when and what type of service is
  done.
• Keep a record of whether you do the work yourself
  of have a mechanic complete it.

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TYPICAL MAINTEANCE SCHEDULE

• Change engine oil and replace engine oil filter
• 7,500 miles or 6 months
• Lubricate steering linkage
• 15,000 miles or 12 months
• Inspect brake lining
• 22,500 miles or 18 months
• Replace air cleaner filter
• 30,000 miles or 24 months

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OTHER ROUTINE MAINTENANCE CHECKS

• Weekly
• Check oil level
• Windshield wiper fluid level
• Radiator coolant

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OTHER ROUTINE MAINTENANCE CHECKS (CONTINUED)

• Monthly
• Tire condition
• Hose condition
• Belt condition
• Automatic Transmission fluid level
• Power steering fluid level
• Clean dead bugs off of radiator grill
• Wax the car to protect the paint

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OTHER ROUTINE MAINTENANCE (Continued)

• Every 6 months
• Check and clean battery cables and terminals
• Check brakes

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OTHER ROUTINE MAINTENANCE (Continued)

• Yearly
• Check Air conditioner refrigerant
• Check shock absorbers
• Replace air filters
• Replace windshield blades
• Flush out radiator and refill with coolant
• Hose down undercarriage to remove dirt and salt
  after cold driving season
• Check headlight alignment

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VEHICLE ACCIDENT REPORTING

• Driver responsibilities
• Witness responsibilities
• Financial responsibilities

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DRIVER RESPONSIBILITY

• Stop immediately and render aide
• Warn other traffic of the accident
• Obtain medical help if needed
• Call the police and request an ambulance if
  necessary
• Give ones name, address, and license number
• Ask other driver for same information
• Make an accident report
• See a doctor

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WITNESS RESPONSIBILITY

• If one sees a crash or is the first to arrive on
  the scene
• Park the car well off the roadway
• Turn off the ignition key to the wrecked car to
  prevent fire. Give aide to anyone injured
• Recruit help from passing motorists or
  bystanders. Call police and a doctor or
  ambulance if one is needed.
• Have someone flag traffic from each direction at
  least 400 feet from the scene.

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WITNESS RESPONSIBILITY (Continued)

• Turn the headlight beams on the wrecked car on if
  they are blocking traffic.
• If explosives or inflammatories are involved,
  warn everyone to stay more than 600 feet away
  from the crash.
• Write complete notes about the crash in the event
  testimony is needed in a future lawsuit.
• Leave your name and address with the drivers who
  may need a witness.

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FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• The legal consequences of a collision can be very
  severe. If a collision is the result of you
  having broken the law, you may, depending on the
  severity of the crash, be
• Fined and have to pay court costs.
• Have your license suspended or revoked.
• Sent to jail.
• If a person is intoxicated or under the influence
  of other drugs at the time of a crash, the
  resulting penalties could be much more severe.

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SUMMARY

• It is the owners responsibility to follow all
  the requirements mandated by the Alabama
  Department of Public Safety regarding motor
  vehicle registration and the Mandatory Liability
  Insurance Act