The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-09-17

or four directions for cars as we'll q
you can watch one or two directions
s. II you decide to cross the stree
J between corners or have to go I,
, your car parked in the street, o.
J from 1t to the curb, take time to Sc,
what is coming before getting in tn,
way.
6. When driving a car along tn,
street, go very slowly. Remember
that the street is no place for speed
exhibits. .
4 z. Besides driving slowly, driv,
Esteadily and keep the car under per
feet control.
8. At corners the north and south
travel takes precedence over the cas-,
and west travel, where other things
are equal.
| 8. When passing cars that are
parked, keep a sharp outlook for
the car that backs out in front of
yours.
10. If you decide to stop, remem-
Der there may be car close behind
yours, and the driver is entitled to
warning when you stop.
IL. Take the shortest way out
of the crowded districts and avoid
them as much as you can.
II. When an auto honks to warn
You to get out Of the way it is al
most as dangerous to dodge as to
stand still. So many persons start
to go one way and then change their
course and get run over because the
driver can't shift the course of the
car as quickly as the person lodges.
Don't get Eighty and fool the driver
as to which way he must steer the
machine.
IS. When approaching turn, in
dictate with the hand, which way you
will turn. If you are going straight
on persons hesitating at the corner
will take the tip If you point with
your hand straight ahead.
IA. When approaching the rail-
road tracks, beware of train stand
in gstill by the crossing. Assume
that another train is gliding along
behind it, ready to crush you, and
manage your car with that in mind
until you know there is no train
coming. If the flag man signals you
to stop, take his tip and stop. He
knows more than you do about pre-
sent danger. 1t adds to the danger
to cross the tracks on high gear.
In the business district, two white
lines have been painted across each
street, where pedestrians are ex-
pected to 60. Keep within those
lines and cross as quickly as you
can when, once you have started.
Keeping within those lines gives you
greater protection. Getting outside |
the lines leaves more responsibility
on your shoulders. In case of a
pinch, go anywhere for safety, but
keep on your own side of the line
all the time you can.
The city has enacted an ordinance
making it fineable offense to be
outside the white lines. You may
never be fined for getting over the
ines, but the ordinance was passed
% fix the responsibility. If you get
over the lines and get hurt, the city
Ind the driver who hurts you, are
Vt least partly released by you being
tut OF your place. If you become OBJ
'tinate or contrary about getting over
he white line, and an officer wants h
o arrest you, he has authority to do
o. The city did not enact the$ordin-
nee for the purpose of collecting
ines from people, but for self pro- :
ection in dealing with people who
re not obedient.
We suggest that the reader cut
his articles out and pass it around
he family circle and talk it over UNI '
II all understand it. 1t might save a !
cry sad event in your happy home.
Next issue we shall speak of your '
elati0n to railroad trains.