How to Check Tire Tread (wear)

Easy Steps & Video How to Check Tire Wear D.I.Y 1.Place a penny between the tread ribs on your tire. A “rib” refers to the raised portion of tread that spans the circumference of your tire. 2.Turn the penny so that Lincoln's head points down into the tread. 3.See if the top of his head disappears between the ribs. If you can see the top of Lincoln's head, your tire probably needs to be replaced.

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New York DMV Point System

POINTS Speeding (MPH over posted limit) 1 to 10 3 11 to 20 4 21 to 30 6 31 to 40 8 Over 40 11 Reckless driving 5 Failed to stop for school bus 5 Followed too closely (tailgating) 4 Inadequate brakes (private car) 4 Inadequate Brakes (employer's vehicle) 2 Failed to yield right-of-way 3 Disobeying traffic control signal, STOP sign or YIELD sign 3 Railroad crossing violation 5 Improper passing, changing lane unsafely 3 Driving left of center, in wrong direction 3 Leaving scene of property

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How long until points remove

Once 18 months have passed from the violation date, the points for that violation no longer count toward your total. However, the points remain on your driving record as long as the conviction remains on your record and may be used by your insurance company to increase premiums.

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New York DMV Point System