F A L L DR I VER SA F E T Y WHAT TO DO BEFORE GETT ING ON THE ROAD
BATTEN DOWN THE HATCHES Before starting your morning drive, make sure nothing will roll around in your vehicle. This will reduce the risk of anything getting stuck under your pedals and restricting your ability to accelerate or stop safely. If you are in an unfortunate accident, this will negate the risk of anything becoming a projectile and harming passengers. As you approach your car in the early morning, do a quick walk around your vehicle. If you see a rearview mirror askew or a tire slightly low, address those issues before making your morning commute. Simple tricks like this will prevent your fall commute from becoming the intro to your least-favorite horror flick this fall season. For more fall driving safety tips, visit AARP.org for countless other ways to keep you and your family safe this fall.
tricks and tips may be simple, but they will prevent you from being stranded on the side of the road on a brisk October morning. THE FUNDAMENTALS One of the first things you should do is check your tire pressure. As the temperature drops, the air increases density and lowers tire pressure. While you’re checking the tire pressure, be sure to look your tires over for excessive wear. Balding tires can increase your risk of sliding on ice while braking. However, your tires aren’t the only thing you should keep an eye on. When you use your windshield wipers, check for streaks on your windshield. It could be worrisome if you realize you need new wipers right in the middle of a rainstorm. Check your coolant level as well, since it prevents the water in your radiator from freezing. If it does freeze, you will overheat your engine.
As we enter fall, it can be easy to overlook some of the little things we can do to prevent any car-related headaches. These
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VEGAN OOZE SMOOTHIE
While these smoothies may not be nuclear-flavored — in fact, they’re all-natural and vegan — their neon colors may convince you otherwise. They’re a fun and festive way to get kids to drink their fruits and veggies.
INGREDIENTS:
Purple Smoothie Ingredients • 8 oz almond or coconut milk • 1 cup frozen blueberries • 1/2 cup fresh spinach • 1/2 frozen banana • 2 tbsp hemp seeds • 1 tbsp maple syrup • 1 cup ice
Green Smoothie Ingredients • 8 oz almond or coconut milk • 2 cups fresh spinach • 1/2 frozen banana • 1/2 fresh avocado • 2 tbsp hemp seeds • 1 tbsp maple syrup • 1 cup ice
SOLUT ION
DIRECTIONS:
1. In a blender, combine all ingredients. 2. Blend on high until smooth. 3. For added fun, serve in beakers and flasks with crazy straws.
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