DRIVING MAXIMS

Evening Post, Issue 28, 1 August 1936, Page 28

DRIVING MAXIMS

A recent set of driving maxims aired in the 'American Press reads:—

(1) Never overtake a car unless you are positive that there is ample, space ahead; that means, of course, never on a curve or a hill. ■ '

(2) Slow down' when approaching all intersections, 'including private driveways, and thus have your car under complete control and prepared to stop.

(3) Slow down when approaching any child or pedestrians and thus be prepared for any unexpected movement. - i . .

(4) Keep your : brakes and lights in fact, your entire car, in good condition, as safe a condition as when-it was new..

(5) Stop, on;red traffic signals and stay stopped until the light has turned green. Rushing signals invites disaster. (6) Come to a.dead stop at stop signs because the other fellow has the right of way. .

(7) If you have been drinking don't drive. Of course, you believe you are sober, but the evidence is all against sober drivers who have been drinking. (8) Slow down to compensate for slippery streets caused by rain, snow or ice. '

(9) Slow down when driving at night. There is no substitute for day-light-when it comes to visibility. (1.0) Always drive at a speed which will permit you to stop within the assured clear distance ahead. If you don't get in a jam you won't have to get out of one.

"If you want to look at a speed.cop watch him from behind. You will find the rear, view much more satisfactory, and infinitely less expensive," said the chairman of the Brynmawr Bench recently to a motorist who said he looked back at .the "speed cop" because he had never seen one before.