Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-05

curves, whether the view is obstructed
or not.
"6-Do not pass a vehicle going in
the same direction around q curve or
corner. Wait until the view is unob-
structed, as some one may be coming
from the other direction.
"1-Do not slow up quickly or stop
without looking back and giving warn
ing by holding up the hand.
"S-Do not pass an electric car stand
ing still without slowing up or coming
to Il stop and giving warning. If COM
PEELED to pass to the left of an electric
car, standing still or in motion, be sure
the view is unobstructed
"9-Always use great caution going
through inhabited districts.
"10-Do not run fast on slippery or
sandy roads, because the car cannot
be easily controlled even in the hands
of the most expert driver.
lido not follow another fast NOV
ing vehicle in cloud of dust or try
to pass it unless the view is unob-
structed, as some one may be coming
from the opposite direction.
'12-Do not run fast in a fog for the
same reason.
"13-Do not run fast at night as if
you We're the only one out.
lido not hold the middle of the
pass YOU Keep to the right.
'15-Never run away in case Of col
lision or accident. 1t is cowardly and
inhuman.
'16-Never leave the automobile on
the hill unattended, even with the
brakes on, without turning the front
wheels to the curbstone. The brake
may be released accidentally or by
mischievous boys.
'1l-Never run an automobile after
taking drink of any alcoholic bever-
age, it is more than unjust to others;
it IS a crime.
"1S-Do not run fast on narrow high
ways where ii is difficult to turn out
for another vehicle.
"l9-Never approach another vehicle
on narrow highway without slowing
down. Remember that horses drawing
heavy loads require more time to get
out of the way and cannot do so
quickly Give them d chance and do
not curse the driver.
''2O-AlWays offer help if anyone is
In trouble on the road; you may need
it yourself some day.
'21-Do not think that all that is
necessary to do is to blow the horn to
warn others; slow down to see if they
hear or see you. They may be deaf
or frightened and may do the wrong
thing, Bear in mind that the foot
traveller, even if he is not on a cross
walk, has the right to use the street
and is not obliged to get out Of your
way. Your full duty is not performed
when you blow your horn or other
device for signaling; it is your legal
duty to avoid touching the pedes-
trian. This sometimes can only be ac-
complished, particularly if the pedes-
trian is old or infirm, or q child, by
bringing your automobile to full
stop.
"22-Always run slowly near a side
walk and never pass anyone whose
back is to the street without giving
warning, as the person may step back
ward in front of the automobile
''23-Do not pass any moving vehicle
going the same way and then turn in
front of it Immediately, Allow time
before turning to right of road again.
'24-Never turn around on a public
thoroughfare without looking to see if
anyone is approaching or is in the way.
"25-When turning do so from right
to left, never from left to right.
'26-SlOW down if a vehicle is turn
ing around and keep to the rear.
'+27-Whenever there is a doubt as re-
cards the right of way, let the other
fellow have it.
28-Everyoue has the same rights
on the public roads; always respect
them and give them the same cour-
tcous treatment you expect in return.
"29-Never take any chances, for it
doesn't pay
"3O-Always keep your brain and
heart at work for the good Of others
and 50 Of your own. If you lack either
brains or heart it is a positive crime
against humanity for you to run an
automobile.