The Huron Expositor, 1979-04-19, Page 33CAR CARE SECTION - ,1
Motorcycles have same privileges
The Ontario Safety League
reminds motorists that
motorcycle drivers are given
the same priveleges as
motorists and are subject to
the same 'rules of the road,'
Watch for the motorcycle and
treat it like any other vehicle.
give it room. Watch for
mopeds, bicycles and motor-
cycles when making both
right and left turns. At
intersections, remember that
A moped is a slow -acceler-
ating vehicle some models
must be pedalled before they
gain speed and might also
prove a little wobbly at this
point. Be particularly careful
of the two wheel driver when
train and streetcar tracks are
present. Negotiating tracks
is a hazardous operation with
these vehicles - don't crowd
them. And when parking on
a street, double. Check for
bicycles, mopeds and motor-
cycles before opening ' your
door.
Researchinto motorcycle
accidents 'indicates that in
most crashes involving an
automobile, thp.driver of the
automobile is at fault. In
most instances, the car is.
making a left turn in frontof
the motorcycle when the
collision occurs, Cars passing
motorcycles and cutting in
too quickly is the second
most frequent contributing
cause. The same danger is
present with the moped and.
the Ontario Safety League
stresses the need for motor-
ists to check for alltwo-
Wheeled 'vehicles before
making_x left or right turn.
The.' two wheeler is with
us, sharing the roads. Motor-
cyclists, in the main, are
responsible individuals.
They need the co-operation
of the motorists.
increase in motorcycle death
and injuries.
With the advent of warmer
weather, motorcyclists are
out in full force. The Ontario
Safety League points out to.
cyclists that the use of proper
clothing and footwear should
be of primary concern to any-
safety-minded
nysafety-minded motorcyclist.
Substantial pants attd jackets
gloves and boots can success-
fully reduce injuries. This is.
purelycommon sense. Yet
casual observance would.
indicate a growing popularity
for cut-off jeans, tee shirts
and . running shoes. Fre-
quently, passengers have
been noted without footwear
i) whatsoever. With such --
apparel, the Ontario Safety
League suggests, even a
minor spill 'could cause
serious injury.
EXPOSED MOTORCYCLISTS
In 1977; 88 ,motorcycle
drivers and 17 passengers
were killed on Ontario's
streets and highways..
Another 3,594 motorcycle
drivers and 807 passengers
were injured. .Preliminary
figures for 1978 indicate an.
While the mandatory use
of helmets in 1968 substan,
tially reduced the number of
motorcycle deaths, there
Pre -Trip
Safety Check
• Emissions check
• Tune-up
• Electrical system
and battery check
• 'Oil and filter
change
• Cooling, system
• Brakes
• Tires
• Exhaust system
• lights:
• Wipers and washers
seems little point in protect.
ing the head if the rest of the
body is . exposed. True
enthusiasts know this, the
League believes, and protect,
their.bodies from the effect*,
of a spill.
GABRIEL
SHOCKS
For the
do it yourselfer.
HYDRO SHOCKS
Reg. $13.75' each.
.C1:75
incl. Hose Kit
ADJUSTAMATIC
Reg. $23,95 Each
16475 Each
THIS YEAR
LOOK TO THE .EXPERTS FOR
ALL YOUR AUTOMOTIVE NEEDS
Shell's amazing Extrema*
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In one -test this remarkable
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tive product seven to one -one
- lubrication with Extrema lasted
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other grease.
Put our new'xtrema to the'
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You will be amazed by its
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'Reg. T,M.
Order e
and save.
'It pays to order early from your
Shell agent. 2.2e per litre (GOO
per gallon) off the regular price
when you order 110 litres (25
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Rotella.T, Shell Rotella S, •
Shell Rotella, Shell Rimula
CT, Shell::Donax, Shell Spirax
HD, Shell MP Grease, Shell
Daring AX or Shell Extrema'
before May 31, 1979. And you
also cash in when you pay cash
on delivery, an additiona12.2t
per litre (10¢ per gallon) for
all orders delivered before May
31, 1979. Please note, 1 kilogram
of grease equals 1 litre of oil • -
(10 lbs equals 1 gallon) for the
discount to apply.
So order soon, put your money
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you'll need to
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transmission,
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hydraulic
system and
wetbrakes on
your equipment. And that's well,
f worth asking your Shell agent
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Donax TDL is also available for
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So put one of the best oils in its
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(Il your warranty is still in effect. please consult
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*Peg: T.M.
Takes the
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When the pres-
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idea to put Shell'.
Spirax* HD in.
This multi-purpose
heavy duty
lubricant is recommended
for transmissions, differentials
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trucks and farm equipment
where an extreme pressure type
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'Reg. T.M. r
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You'll find Shen Rotella T can make your
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For the fuel and lubricants you need to help get things started and keep things moving, call your Shell,^agent today.
•
In Clinton
and area
Contact .
SCRUTON FUELS
238 Albert St.,
Limited
Clinton 482-7381