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The first tire pressure warning was a tiny bell that rang “shame.” Motivation through embarrassment works.

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Modern tire pressure monitoring systems use electronic sensors and a dashboard warning light. They became common in the 2000s, and in the US were required by law from 2007. No 'bell that rang shame' existed.

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