RESPONSIBLE OWNERSHIP Maintenance and Accident Reporting

CHECKS TO BE PERFORMED ON A REGULAR BASIS Based on recommendations in the owner’s manual, set up a routine maintenance schedule. Based on recommendations in the owner’s manual, set up a routine maintenance schedule. Keep a record of when and what type of service is done. 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. Keep a record of whether you do the work yourself of have a mechanic complete it.

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

OTHER ROUTINE MAINTENANCE CHECKS Weekly Weekly Check oil level Check oil level Windshield wiper fluid level Windshield wiper fluid level Radiator coolant Radiator coolant

OTHER ROUTINE MAINTENANCE CHECKS (CONTINUED) Monthly Monthly Tire condition Tire condition Hose condition Hose condition Belt condition Belt condition Automatic Transmission fluid level Automatic Transmission fluid level Power steering fluid level Power steering fluid level Clean dead bugs off of radiator grill Clean dead bugs off of radiator grill Wax the car to protect the paint Wax the car to protect the paint

OTHER ROUTINE MAINTENANCE (Continued) Every 6 months Every 6 months Check and clean battery cables and terminals Check and clean battery cables and terminals Check brakes Check brakes

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

VEHICLE ACCIDENT REPORTING Driver responsibilities Driver responsibilities Witness responsibilities Witness responsibilities Financial responsibilities Financial responsibilities

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

WITNESS RESPONSIBILITY If one sees a crash or is the first to arrive on the scene: If one sees a crash or is the first to arrive on the scene: Park the car well off the roadway Park the car well off the roadway Turn off the ignition key to the wrecked car to prevent fire. Give aide to anyone injured 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. 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. Have someone flag traffic from each direction at least 400 feet from the scene.

WITNESS RESPONSIBILITY (Continued) Turn the headlight beams on the wrecked car on if they are blocking traffic. 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. 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. 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. Leave your name and address with the drivers who may need a witness.

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: 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. Fined and have to pay court costs. Have your license suspended or revoked. Have your license suspended or revoked. Sent to jail. 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. 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.

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