TAKE CARE!

New Zealand Herald, Volume LX, Issue 18457, 21 July 1923, Page 10 (Supplement)

TAKE CARE!

Barron Collier, Special Duty Police Commissioner, in charge of the Bureau of Public Safety, New York City, where the automobile deaths average more than one a day, has prepared the following suggestions "for the thoughtful consideration of all motorists":

Slow down and proceed cautiously in passing intersecting streets, blind crossings, schools and bridges. Mako a full stop before crossing steam or interurban tracks. Nover drive past a street-car which is unloading passengers. _ j Equip your tyros with non-skid devices, and proceed with care when streets are wet and slippery. \ Keep brakes properly adjusted and equalised. When preparing to turn or itop, never stop suddenly, and always give a signal. Look behind before backing car. In passing a vehiclo going the same direction turn out at least 75 feet In back of it, so that there may be a clear view of the right side. Do not try to pass if another vehicle is coming from the opposite direction. Do not try to pass another auto going in the same directicn while turning a crossing. Never driv«i fast with a worn or soft tyre. "Be careful with lights, not blinding drivers of oncoming vehicles, and never falling to keep the tail-light exposed as a warning to other drivers. Always drive slow enough in passing children, vehicles, and horses, so that a stop can be quickly made if necessary.

These recommendations are made on the basis of Mr. Collier's wide acquaintance with accidents. The statement that fay-walking is responsible for practically half of New York City's serious accidents, says the New York Times, is borne out by the polico reports.

The overhang of big vehicles can ue very dangerous and may easily catch an unsuspecting following driver unawares. Due allowance must he made for it. and no effort made to pass until the obstruction is really clear.