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FOR SAFETY'S' SAKE
STAY AWAY FROM JUMPS
Jumping the snowmobile has been dngM
out as the most prevalent cause of injuries,
especially broken backs.
LACK OF EXPERIENCE
Interviews have revealed -that many acci-
dents occur immediately after a family
bought • a machine. Many of these victims .
were inexperienced and unfamiilar with the
equipment,
POOR VISIBILITY
Is the cause of several accidents yearly.
Reflectors and brake lights are important
when travelling at night.
EXCESSIVE SPEED
Excessive speeding is extremely hazardous.
Reduce your speed in line with snow and
weather conditions.
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ALCOHOL
Several accidents have resulted when driv-
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riv
ers have had a few drinks before demon-
strating their driving skills.
BARB WIRE
This is a hazard related to speeding and
poor visibility.. Several accidents involving
barb wire have caused hospitalization.
STEEP GRADES -- CLIMBING
Many inexperienced drivers were injured
when they attempted to climb steep em-
bankments.
EQUIPMENT NOT IN REPAIR
w Keep your machine in good mechanical.
condition. Have it checked frequently.
THIN ICE
Before riding over ice be sure it is thick
enough to support the weight of the ma-
chine and passengers. At least three inches
is recommended. Kee�pp machines spaced
well apart when traveUMg over ice.
THIS iMESSAGE- IS SPONSORED IN" THE INTEREST OF SAFETY BY THE FOLLOWING LOCAL FIRMS:
Seaforth Coin Operated
Laundry
MARKET STREET -- SEAFORTH
GAY LEA, FOODS
GAY LEA PRODUCTS
PHONE 527-1590 - SEAFORTH
THE HURON EXPOSITOR
OiFFICE SUPPLIES -- QUALITY JO$ PRINTING
PHONE '527-0240 - 3IRAFORTH
DONALD Gm ,EATON.
SNOWMOBILE AND GENERAL INSURANCE
PHONE 527-1610 - SEAFORTH
Town of Seaforth
POLICE DEPARTNIENT
PHONE 527-1500
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USE' -CA -RE PLAY IT SAFE
EEE�DECEMBER 11. 197e J-,.
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