The Huron Expositor, 1974-05-09, Page 21Boy Scout Rule Recommended
Where there's no Boy Scout around, to P help, always Be * * * * pass, wheels to right. d H
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repare . aving a safe, properly maintained car and
good driving habits are important to all motorists, but the
Canadian Transport Authority .Otfelis
T
is on Sae Trailerin Lr
If you are an experienced
and slow -ups unnecessary.
If a'large bus Qr transport
'trailer hand, you might
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passes you, air pressure may
- want to turn the page. But
P.ASSINGi When towing
push the -rear 'of your trail..
if -0
. u're one of the growing '
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a trailer yu can't acceler-
o
_e r to the right. Almost in-,
army of, motorists who's
ate as fast as' without it,
stantly, this pressure will
going to haul a trailer for
Then' too your car plus
push the front of your
the first time this summer,
trailer is much longer. Be-
trailer. Be prepared to steer
these tips from the, Ontario
'fore, you pass, make sure
out of this situation. Accel-
Ministry of Transport -can
there's enough time and
crating a bit may help.
help make the experience
-room. When you have
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Braking will not.
a more pleasant one.,
passed, • allow more room
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Whether you'll be pulling
before you move back to
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a sleek, 35 -footer from coast
your lane. Don't taut in and
BACKING: Back very
to coast or hauling 'some
swerve this can make
slowly. Turn wheel iilightly,
furniture,,tb the cottage in,
your trailer swing and sway,
then straighten. Steer by
a rented two -wheeled trail-
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a series of slight turns,
er, certain driving tech-
BEING PASSED: Help
Backing to right: Turn
niques are recommended.,
other drivers pass you
front wheels of car to left
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where necessary. If you're
... front end of trailer will.
STARTING: Accelerate
holding up a line of traffic,
go left, -rear end will go
carefully. Take it slowly and
the right thing to do is sig-
right.
easily. -
nal, pull off, and. let them
Backing to left: Turn car.
Where there's no Boy Scout around, to P help, always Be * * * * pass, wheels to right. d H
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repare . aving a safe, properly maintained car and
good driving habits are important to all motorists, but the
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lone woman driver must use an extra measure of caution
when she drives. Driving the children to school every day
is just one of the times when the lone woman driver must
be prepared for every situation.
A �PECIAL DE:CALOGUE FOR THE ...
Lone Woman Driver,.
The Ten Commandments were trade for every -
At
one, but the Lone Woman • DAver 'must have a set
of her own. Here is her Decaloguer
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I
THOU SHALL NOT PICK UP HITCHHIKERS
Being a "lady Samaritan" can be extremely risky
when you're on the road alone. That innocent looking
boy with the sweet face may be a Baby -Face Nelson
in disguise.
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THOU SHALL NOT GIVE STRANDED
MOTORISTS A LIFT
Whyn you're driving along the highway and see an
anxious motorist standing in,front of his raised hood,
keep right on driving. Instead of giving someone a .'
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lift yourself, go to the nearest service station and,
report the situation,
' III
THOU SHALL BE SURE TO CARRY SPARE CHANGE
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Asking for hand-outs may work_ for a panhandler,
but fff4 &s of..emexgeiley a few spare coins are a
necessity. That pay" phone won't work on love, and
that dime might just be needed to call the police.
IV
SHALL ALWAYS LOCK YOUR DOORS
,.THOU
WHEN DRIVING ALONE
An unlocked-dook or windovf Is an open invitation.
for intruders. Your side gent will provide enough
fresh air. A locked door is not only a security measure,
but in case of collision, it'll prevent you from flying
out the door.
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Tf 6U SHALL NOT ENTER AN UKLiT
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PARKING LOT ALONE
Having a personaubodyguard is not always feasible,
but try•to have someone accompany you to your car
at night. A lone female walking through a deserted
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parking lot is a temptation few muggers can resist.
VI
-THOU SHALL ALWAYS .DRIVE DEFENSIVELY
Placing the blame on "the other guy,, won't help
you much if you're in the hospital. Always watch for.
the unexpected.
VII
THOU SHALL ALWAYS KEEP YOUR. CAR
UP TO SNUFF
Avoiding a problem is easier than remedying one.
And listen to your "woman's intuition." If you think
something is amiss, stop ip at a service facility and
have it checked.
VIII
THOU SHALL NOT LET YOUR GAS TANK
GO BELOW HAL)! FULL
With' the increased fuel shortage, many service
stations are operating on reduced hours. It may be
difficult to find an open station when your fuel needle
a
nudges empty,
IX
THOU , SHALL LEARN THE MECHANICAL
BASICS OF YOUR CAR
Your owner's manual wasn't meant to line your
glove compartment; it was meant to be read. Try to
*Cfuaint yourself 'with this reference.
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X
THOU SHALL BE PREPARED FOR
DISABLING SITUATIONS
The basic ingredients for a well -stocked car in -
elude, a Jack and spare tire, -signal flare -or,lamps,,
flashlight, city and state road maps, first aid kit,
ice scraper and snow shovel..
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each, week.'.ti
Tune-u-ps enefit us in other ways, too.
Quicker acceleration for safer passing.
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reduction in emissions..
See your mechanic regularly for a
Champion tune-up. Once a year or
every 10;000 miles.'
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