MOTORING

Gisborne Times, Volume LXVII, Issue 10478, 7 January 1928, Page 6

MOTORING

RULES FOB TOWN DRIVING

Avoid sharp turns, either left or right. When moving out from the kerb do so on a gradual, diagonal line. When swinging in to the kerb, do so slowlv and gradually.' Tell tho driver behind what you intend to do as much as possible by the use of right-hand signals. I)o not depend upon his following yo-ur instructions. Your signal docs not give you the right to turn in front of him. When turning to the'.left’at street intersections, get as close to tho kerb as possible.

When approaching a. street intersection, always, slow .down to a speed from which you can stop quickly. Never cut -in quickly after passing another car. Remember' that the other car is moving also; and allow ample time before . getting back to your place oil the left of the road.

THINK THIS 1 OYER. When you - perceive a side road ahead, do not assume that-there will be nothing,-coming out of it because you are on the main road). You do pot know what . the other follow around the corner is igoirig to do. Til 1 you collide with him it will he no"good saying “How was I to know' anything was coining out of. that turning?” The point is:'How Could you know that there was not?

THE MOTORIST’S CODE. Courtesy, keeps many a motorist out of a trip.to iV hospital, court, 01; . prison. ‘ ‘ If another motorist starts an argument, reply with a. smile. Make, frequent inspection of car brakes, batteries', headlights, and other equipment; . :...... : ' There are still seme drivers.-who have yet to learn, -fhat ga s and/booze won’t' mix'. • '• * - ." •Never allow anyone .-who does not possess a driver’s license to run your Ca Oar models: may come arid, go, hut tho’back seat driver seems to continue riding. ■ by Tlio expert driver is also a careful motorist;/ • . . ' • ~ - Of course, ,it’ is always, the other motorist who is a fool. .'Continue ’driving' carefully.