HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1979-10-24, Page 21CHECKING TIRE PRESSURE — John Cairns demonstrates that it's
always wise to check your car's tires pressure every now and then. Local
servicemen offered a number of tips on checks that any motorist can do in
himself to ensure his car is in good working order.
Vehicle inspection does
cut accident rate
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1976 CADILLAC COUPE DeVILLE
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Do areas with vehicle in-
spection programs have
lower accident rates than
areas without such pro-
grams?
To seek out answers to that
question, the University of
Alabama at Huntsville em-
barked on an Auto Check
study program. The program
sought to learn the effects of
automobile inspections on
accident rates.
In the first phase of the
study, accident rates of cars
involved in the inspection
program were compared to
rates of cars that were not in-
spected. The inspected vehi-
cles had a 9.1 percent lower
accident rate than the unin-
spected vehicles.
Second study
Another study was made
as the mechanical condition
of the selected vehicles de-
graded, since the majority of
the participants had their ye-
hides inspected only once.
This degradation of condition
led to an almost equal acci-
dent rate between the for-
merly inspected and never
inspected cars.
It was found, however,
that individuals who consci-
entiously maintained their
cars and had them inspected
periodically had a 21.1 per-
cent lower accident rate than
the uninspected vehicle
owners, the university re-
ports.
Accident rate drops
In a third phase of the
study, accident rates of Auto
Check vehicles were com-
pared prior to and after in-
spection (and presumable re-
pair). The post-inspection
accident rate dropped 11.8
percent.
According to B. F. Schroer
and W. F. Peyton, authors of
the report, "The results of
the study strongly indicate
High winds can influence
the course of a vehicle, states
the Ontario Safety League,
While there's nothing we can
do about controlling the wind,
we can adjust it. When you
feel your vehicle reacting to
the wind, reduce your speed
for better control, Be alert for
situations where the wind is
suddenly cut off and extra
effort is needed to maintain
control: going under an over-
pass or near a windbreaking
barrier, such as a wall,
building or embankment.
Classified Ads pay divid-
ends.
that, as a minimum, annual
inspections are required to
keep the vehicle fleet in a
reasonable state of repair."
THE CAR CARE SUPPLEMENT --:.5A
Slow down in winds