STOPS ON THE HIGHWAY.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 59, Issue 40, 26 November 1938, Page 9

STOPS ON THE HIGHWAY.

LEAVE THE ROUTE CLEAR. CARE IN PARKING. When forced to stop because ot mechanical trouble, need for a trye change, or for any other reason, the first thought of the motorist should be to get his car safely clear of the travelled portion, of the roadway. The precaution is necessary not only for the safety of the motojrist or mechanic who has to work on the car, hut also for the protection of other' users of the highway. Such roadside stops usually occur m an. emergency which demands that the necessary work he done promptly in order to proceed. Having seen to it that the car is as far off the roadway as practicable, the next step should be to see that the car itself is properly placed to prevent any unexpected movement. Even on a slight grade a stone or some other object should he placed in front or in the back _ of the wheels, as the case may require, instead of relying solely on the brakes. Care in parking by the side of the road is doubly a. safety measure. It is a safeguard for the motorist who has stopped, and further is protection for all other traffic. A car jutting into the roadway often creates a dangerous obstacle for passing cars. On some highways it may mean that t\v o limes of°traffic cannot pass without increasing risk of collisions. Keeping clear of the roadway becomes doubly important at night, with reduced visibility adding to the hazards.