The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-08-20
AUTOS LIGHTS
NEED WATCHING
A. A. A. Urges Frequent In
spcctiOn of Headlights to
Avoid Glare

Washington, ID. c., August 30
Motorists must pay the same attcn-
ton to the condition of their cars
headlights that is given to the gas
cline tank and the oil in the crank
case, if the glaring headlight evil
is not to add considerably to the list
of highway casualties during the
night-driving season now at its
zenith in all parts Of the country.
This is the warning issued today
by National Headquarters of the
American Automobile association,
which points out that the full co.
operation Of every motor car owner is
imperativcly needed TO abatc this
serious evil.
Up to Car Owners
Agencies of all kinds, particularly
motor clubs, are giving their ut
most attention to the solution Of the
headlight problem, says the state
mcnt but, in final analysis, the issue
is up to the 22,0O0,OO0 car owners
of the nation.
Headlight equipment can be i'm
proved, motor clubs may provide free
headlight clinics and develop stand
ards, cities and towns may provide
official stations where headlights
can be adjusted without cost to the
car owner laws may be adopted re.
quiring headlights to meet certain
non-glarc specifications, police dc.
partments may wage intensive cam
paigns against careless motorists.
bit I'll nf these stops will fall short
Of the desired end unless the indi-
vidual is made conscious of his ire
mendous responsibility says Thomas
p. Henry, president of the National
motoring organization.
ut is difficult to understand the
attitude of thousands of motorists
on this question: he adds. Every
user of the streets and highways Of
the country is conscious of the evil
but many 60 on for years unconscious
OF their own dangerous contribution
to it. The individual objectifics the
condition. He denounccs the other
mans lights and does not see the
menace Of his own"
Should Make Regular Inspection
Every car owner should have "a reg
ular' time for inspecting the cars
lighting equipment, the A. A. A.
points out. This period will vary, of
course, with the kind, condition and
quality Of the lighting devices on
the car. Even the best Of equipment
will get out Of adjustment if the car
is driven at high speeds over rough
roads or streets. This being true,
it follows that many headlights al
most constantly are in need of at
ten'ion, the statement declares.
"The careful, considerable motorist
inspects his gasoline gauge regu-
larly,' Mr.. Henry says. "He keeps
constant note of whether the supply
of oil in the crankcase is adequate
as to quantity and condition. He
checks the water in the battery cells
But, judging by the binding, peril
Gus glaze that is to be noted on al
most any street or highway in any
part of the country, entirely too few
pay regular attention to the condi-
ton of the automobile headlights.
''Therc is the crux of the present
problem. Headlight adjustment must
be made weekly, monthly or semi
annual habit, depending upon the
car and the service it is called upon
to render"
Cost Not Great
Even where the municipality or the
motor club has not provided sta
tion where headlights are tested and
adjusted free, the car owner will find
this item of proper car-care relative
~ inexpensive, the statement de-
cfares. If the motorist undertakes
to do the work himself, he will find