MOTOR NOTES

Manawatu Times, Volume LIII, Issue 6650, 2 July 1928, Page 9

MOTOR NOTES

Do not drive in the middle of the road—there is no such thing as "my half of the road.”

If in doubt , about the wisdom of hanging on top gear at low .speeds, change down to n lower gear. ... .

■Master that —gear change. Practice on an unfrequented' road is valuable.

The use of brakes should be reduced to a minimum. ; A good ■ driver . approaches'a corner hr obstruction,, at such a speed that the merest touch of the brake pedal is all that is required.

Become accustomed to focussing your vision well ahead. You should not gaze at the road just in front of your radiator. ' ..

Courtesy costs nothing and makes a world, of difference in your, relations with other drivers.

Use, your engine as a brake on steep hills;; second or first gear should, be engaged before,, commencing , the descent. ;

There are definite parking places in most towns. The position .of such sites should bo ascertained. To leave your car elsewhere will often involve trouble with the authorities.

Change down early- on hills; there is nothing gained by hanging on top gear, and you may do your car much harm. . ■ ■ v --- 1 "- ■'■■ • i - ;- : L ;

Many drivers V; sbund s their horns' cither too near or too far from cross roads or a corner.

Your own speed is .the deciding factor; you must bo near enough to let the, other man hear and sufficiently far away to give him time to .act. •;

Have regard for the conventional road-signs; they are not without point.

Practise skidding on an unfrequented road; the knowledge gained cannot but be valuable. . ' , -

,Do not dry clean yOur coachwprk unless you have cellulose finish or a fabric body.

Oil and grease are much cheaper then hew 'bearings. -

Do not take' corners, on top gear by slipping the clutch; change down.

Do not’ drive for long spells with your foot resting on the clutch pedal.

To use your head lamps in well-light-ed streets is unnecessary and annoying to other drivers. ;