TRAFFIC ACTUATED LIGHTS

Evening Post, Volume CXXIV, Issue 69, 18 September 1937, Page 28

TRAFFIC ACTUATED LIGHTS

It is related of a crossing of two important routes in an unnamed American town that residents would stand on a bluff to witness the collisions at the intersection every Sunday. The visibility for drivers was excellent on all sides, but few obeyed the "Slow" signs placed at all four approaches. A flashing beacon failed to obtain better observance, although its position was changed several times. Even "Stop" signs got little attention . from motorists. Finally, with the installation of traffic-actuated signals having green and red lights, accidents at that point were reduced by 90 per cent.

Allowing a battery to stand for any length of time in a low or discharged condition shortens its life.

The tab washer below the hinge should be bent back enough to clear the nut and the nut' tightened up enough to. stop any lifting motion in the door." The brdss balls should be lubricated frequently with thin oil such as cycle oil.

If adjustment and lubrication of the hinges and catch plates does not cure the rattle, rubber ■ pads sold for the purpose should be fitted, though it must be remembered that the door can be made to fit too tightly and the necessary slamming is bad for the body and may easily break the windows. Due care must therefore be exercised in the selection and fitting of these pads; If the door appears to have sagged on its hinges, one pad should be fitted between the cheeks of the lower hinge only. ■■■'■.••■•■ ■ ..

Rubber blocks are fitted by the makers on the body for the door to close against. These may be worn or have become hard through time. In some cases, they may be reversed to present an undamaged face at the point of contact, but it is usually more satisfactory to fit new ones of the same type. ... ..