The Brussels Post, 1974-05-08, Page 15If you are an experienced
trailer hand, you might
want to turn the page. But
'if you're one of the growing
army of motorists who's
going to haul a trailer for
the first time this summer,
these tips from the Ontario
Ministry of Transport can
help make the experience
a more pleasant one,
Whether you'll be pulling
a sleek, 35-footer from coast
to coast or hauling Some
furniture to the cottage in
a. tented two-wheeled trail-
er, certain driving tech-
niques are recommended.
* * *
STARTING: Accelerate
carefully. Take it slowly and
easily.
* * *
4''
and slow-ups unnecessary, * .*
PASSING ; When towing
4 trailer you can't acceler-
ate as fast as without it.
Then too your car plus
trailer is much longer. Be-
fore you pass, make sure
there's enough time and
room. When you have
passed, allow more room
before you move back to
your lane. Don't cut in and
Swerve . this can make
your trailer swing and sway. * *
BEING PASSED: Help
other. drivers pass you
where necessary. If you're
holding up a line of traffic,
the right thing to do is sig-
nal, pull off, and let them
pass,
If a large bus or transport
passes you, air pressure may
push the rear of your trail-
er to the right. Almost in-
stantly, this pressure will
push the front of your
trailer, Be prepared to steer
out of this situation, Accel-
erating a bit may help.
Braking, will not.
* *
BACKING: Back very
slowly. Turn wheel slightly,
then straighten. Steer by
a series of slight turns,
Backing to right: Turn
front wheels of car to left
. front end of trailer will
go left, rear end will go
right,
Backing to left; Turn car
wheels to right,
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Canadian Transport Authority Offers
Tips on Safe Tresilering
A lot of it. In nationwide fuel economy
tests, motorists' cars were tested before
and after a tune-up. Results showed
that a tune-up with new Champion spark
plugs saved, on the average, a gallop of
gasoline in every tankful. Considering
that 3 of every 5 cars on the road need a
tune-up right now, tune-ups alone could
save us millions of gallons of gasoline
each week.
Tune-ups benefit us in other ways., too,
Quicker acceleration for safer passing,
Dependable starts. Plus a substantial
reduction in emissions.
See your mechanic regularly for a
Champion tune-up. Once a year or
every 1000 miles.
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Boy Scoirt nude Recommended
Where there's no Boy Scout around to help, always Be
Prepared. Having a safe, properly maintained car and
good driving habits are important to all motorists, but the
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
he prepared for every situation.
A SPECIAL DECALOGUE FOR THE . . .
Lone Woman Driver
The Ten Commandments were made for every-
one, but the Lone Woman Driver must have a set
of her own. Here is her Decalogue:
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.
II
THOU SHALL NOT GIVE STRANDED
MOTORISTS A LIFT
When 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
lift yourself, .go to the nearest service station and
report the situation.
III
THOU SHALL BE SURE TO CARRY SPARE CHANGE
Asking for hand-outs may work for a panhandler,
but in times of emergency 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,
THOU SHALL ALWAYS LOCK YOUR DOORS
WHEN DRIVING ALONE ,
An unlocked door or Window is an open invitation
for intruders. Your side • vent 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.
- V
THOU SHALL NOT ENTER AN UNLIT
PARKING LOT ALONE
Having a personal bodyguard is not always feasible,
but try to have someone accompany you to your car
at night. A lone female walking through a deserted
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 wateh for
the unexpected.
VII
THOU SHALL ALWAYS KEEP YOUR CAR
UP TO SNUFF
Avoiding a problem is easier than rerriedying one,
And listen to your "woman's intuition." If you think
something is amiss, stop in at a service facility and
have it checked.
VIII
THOU SHALL NOT LET YOUR GAS TANK
GO BELOW HALF FULL
With the increased fuel shortage, many service
stations are operating on reduced hoUrs, It may be
difficiilt to find an open station when your ftiel needle
nudges empty.
IX
THOU
S
SHALL LEARN THE MECHANICAL
BASIC OF YOUR CAR
Your owner's manual wasnt Meant to line your
glove winpartment; it ryas meant to be read, Try to
acqUairit yourself with this reference,
X
THOU SHALL BE PREPARED FOR
DISABLING SITUATIONS
The basic irigredieritS f Ora "well-stoCked car in
diode:jatk and spare tire, Signal flare Or lariips,
flashlight, city and state road maps', first- aid kit,
ice scraper and StioW shovel.
We've got your plug.
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