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FOR SAFETY'S SAKE
STAY AWAY FROM JUMPS
Jumping the snowmobile has been singled
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 unfamilar 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.
ALCOHOL
Several accidents have resulted when driv-
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.
etV STEEP GRADES -- CLIMBING
Many inexperienced drivers were injured
when they attempted to climb steep em-
bankments.
EQUIPMENT NOT IN REPAIR
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. Keep machines spaced
well apart when travellIfig over ice.
OTHIS MESSAGE IS SPONSORED IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY BY THE FOLLOWING LOCAL FIRMS:
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Seaforth Coin Operated
Laundry
MARKET STREET SEAFORTH
DONALD G. EATON
SNOWMOBILE AND GENERAL INSURANCE
PHONE 527-1610 SEAFORTH
PHONE. 527-1590
GAY LEE FOOD
GAY LEA PRODUCTS
Town of Seaforth
POLICE DEPARTMENT
PHONE 527-1500 SEAFORTH
cannoirin TIRE
PHONE 527.0240
OFFICE SUPPLIES — QUALITY JOB PRINTING
Brussels Lions Club
ANNUAL POLAR DAIZE
Febuary 23-26 1973
SEAFORTH
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