South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-31

highway.
some motorists abuse their rights
and heediessly run over the right,
OF others. and therefore some must
suffer for the wrongs OF others. Each
accident and wrong doing on the
highways viii arouse public senti
ment against motorists and cause
the enforcement OF stringent laws
Must Control Careless Ones.
The responsible motorists must
take II upon themselves TO cOntro
the irresponsible operators and show
them that they must operate then
cars without menace 10 life and iimt
upon the public highway. Careless
drivers nsver practice the considera-
ton for others they should have. and
many lives are in constant danger
and many accidents occur with the
driver who takes a chance. We are
familiar with the driver who de-
lights IN exhibiting nerve stunts
such as remaining in the center OF
the road until almost upon the APP
proaching vehicle. or the driver who
will skid the car around a corner
instead OF turning IL as II should be
done Their there f. the driver who
will attempt 70 pass another ven
icie on a narrow curve. Another
type or driver Is one who Will at
tempt 10 take corners on slippery
roads at high speeds without chains
or skid devices. Many such foolish
FRANKS have resulted in serious ac-
cidents. causing the loss OF life and
limb.
should Have FuR View.
In this article We are reproducing
several Illustrations which should
caution ali motorists against reck-
less driving.
1t is wrong 20 drive a car across
an lntersecing road. highway OF
railroad unless your view IS entirely
unobstructed. Many regrettable &C
cidents have been the outcome OF
hurried crossing OF unguarded rail-
road tracks II the track IS visible
for a considerable length In either
direction, there IS no need OF stop
ping the car. II. on the other hand
there f. a curve or siding OF freight
cars. the car should be stopped and
the motorist should ascertain wheth-
er there is a train in sight II is the
only safe way. for in the event OF ar
accident. the cause Of Il Is the eau
tionless operator.
The motorist should De most care
ful IN passing street cars Always
20 slow, sound your horn and ID
ready 10 stop Instantly as many per
sons step on the car and wall
around the end. coming Suddenly IN
front OF the motor car. Always
pass vehicles. excepting street cars
headed IN the same direction as the
car. on the left side. Do not wal
until you are directly in the rear OF
the vehicle before beginning 10 turf
out. but start TO turn quite dis
ranco behind. as this makes steering
more easy and certain. Never pas
street cars TO the left, "a this IN
variably leads 10 accidents, and IN
practically all cities this is a viola
ton OF the traffic rules.
To Avoid SlNidding.
skiddinr ia a straight ahead OF
sidewise slipping OF the wheels due
20 wet or frozen conditions. skid
ding may De caused by turning the
car quickly or abruptly setting th'
brakes. The remedy. OF course. Is
TIRE chains or anti-sSid treads on th'
rear tires. skidding. most dan
Ferous element OF motoring. is
helpless situation. and 10 remains foi
the driver not TO become confused
Skillful handling OF the steering geal
will IN some instances prevent ac
cIdeUts bv reducing the motor speed
and turning the front wheels IN the
direction that the car Is skidding
but never apply the brakes az tht
moment If the front wheels skid
turn them en- the opposite direction
from which they are skiddlnE
The principal point 20 Dee remem
bered I'm connection with steering IS
that bur slight movement rathe
than distinct turns OF the wheel ar,
needed 20 handle the car. This d
really the secret OF good driving ON
a stretch Of good road practically
no steering wheel manipulation d
needed. as sIEht steadying % th'
wheel keeps the car on straigh
line IN turning corners make Ia,
turn gradually and not abruptly
FOR abrupt turns OF the wheel rem
der the guidance o. the car mor
difficult when rounding the cor
ner. acquire the hah.t ~ making
close turn-keepiue on the r.eh
rather than in the middle OF tL'
road tlus practically elmiua-iu.
the possibility Of collision with web
icIes coming in tho opposite direc
ti0n This same rule applies witt
equaI force when ascending small
inverted V-shaped hIs. $50 often nae
in touriDg especially ca marrow