TO BE A MODEL MOTORIST

Ellesmere Guardian, Volume LXI, Issue 15, 23 February 1940, Page 3

TO BE A MODEL MOTORIST

VIRTUES AND QUALD7ICATIONS

NECESSARY

Road, manners, balanced judgment, experience, and a philosophical attitude toward other road users and their rights are far more important ingredients of the model motorist than a knowledge of, and strict adherence to, the letter of the numerous motoring laws. Admittedly, all the hall-marks of the ideal motorist are not envisaged in the following questionnaire, but the questions are so chosen that they may give a fair rating and guide to one's standard as a motorist. Rate yourself honestly, and remember that model motorists are made, not bom.

Do you conscientiously observe the "30," "Compulsory Stop" and similar road signs?

Do you refrain from parking on the wrong side of the road after dark?

Do you refrain from retaliating when an oncoming car does not ■dip its headlights in response to the courtesy you have extended? Do you assist drivers of faster cars by signalling them on when safe to do so, rather than inviting them to pass at TEeir own

risk?

Do you refrain from throwing cigarette ends, paper wrappings and picnic debris from the^ car window ?

Do you take delayis, detours and traffic jams philosophically?

Do you always look to the rear before opening your offside door? Do you keep your temper and refrain from retaliating when another motorist causes you to pull up or brake quickly by his foolish or dangerous driving? Do you check the street parking regulations before leaving your car in a strange town ?

Do you abstain from alcohol while driving? Do you refrain from attempting to pass other vehicles on blind hil] crests and corners ?

Do you have your brakes and your tyres as well as the mechanical condition of your car inspected regularly ?

Do you verify your rear and side lights before setting off on night journeys ?