New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1922-04-30

light, which in the night gives the
warning, to those following that the
car Is slowing down, as the extended
hand gives such warning in the day
time. Some cars are also equipped
with two extra side lights in front for
use IN city driving, where the regular
large lights are not needed.
Lamp Styles Improving
Manufacturers are constantly i'm
proving the styles of lamps. But on
account Of the different laws in vari-
Gus states they often provide lens
which is mostly plain glass. This
makes it necessary in some states for
the owner to get new lenses to comply
with the law. 1t makes it desirable in
many instances for the purchaser to
get new lenses TO forestall danger in
driving.
The strongest kind of light fixtures
on car may get bent, il car is run
into, so that the beams Of light point
upward instead of down on the road.
After such an accident the owner of
car should carefully inspect his lights
to see that they are still properly TO-
cused and pointing correctly.
One reason why some drivers do not
dim their lights when meeting cars is
road and the location of the dimming
control switches. This condition keeps
driver constantly leaning forward to
make the adjustment and dctracts his
attention somewhat from the driving
wheel. However, when driving In the
country where dmmed lights are most
important the cars that are met in the
night are net apt to be SO numerous,
but that the courtesy of dimming lights
is practiced
Driving at night in the city is m en-
tirely different proposition. Here the
street lamps and electric signs usually
give sufficient illumination. so that the
driver does not need any lights on his
car. Of course, to comply with the
law he must keep his dimmed lights on
or use side lights, if his car is equipped
with them. No sensible driver will use
his undimmed lights except when on a
country highway.
Lights should be turned on one-half
hour after shutdown. While the first
hour after this time the lights are
practically valueless, care should be
exercised nevertheless to turn on the
dimmed lights. The twilight period is
the worst time Of the day for driving,
for it is too light to make the lamps Of
any great use and too dark to see the
fOau aHoa0 clearly.
Spot Lights Have Function
A spot light, although against the
law in some states, has its good points
in night driving in the country. It's
beams can be thrown ahead of the
regular headlight beams, giving just
the additional distance Of illumination
on the road to permit driving safely
al Il fair rate of speed. When meeting
car the headlights can be dimmed
and the spot light thrown to the right
to illuminate the ditch on that side.
in heavy traffic the tail light Of the
car ahead is q good guide to the road.
For the car behind to put on heavy
lights would make it difficult for the
driver of the car ahead. Lights that
can be tilted down close to the machine
are very satisfactory, especially in
heavy traffic.
In going around corner or uphill
the light is bound to get in the eyes Of
drivers going in opposite directions
when they meet. Special care should
be exercised in such places.
The most effective protection against
glazing lights is shield of opaque or
translucent material placed in the left
hand corner of the windshield behind
which the blinded driver may hide his
eyes. But better than this would be
more thoughtfulness and courtesy by
drivers on the country road at night.