Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-30
Playing Safe Urged.

Playing Safe Urged.
One injunction that well might be
needed by all drivers il that which
urges the oil companv's operators to
play safe. and let the other driver
have the right of way II there is any
question whatsoever, as to prece-
dence."
Naming four traffic violation that,
at most. might save minutes in a
day. the letter points out that in order
to save this amount Of time you will
have to ID endanger several lives, in
Guiding your own; (2l take the chance
of damaging two or more automobiles,
and CD violate traffic rules, for which
you are liable to arrest" The pos
slble saving in time is not worth the
risk involved, states this well-thought.
out document.
referring to the insurance carried
on Its vehicles and what to do in
event OF accident, the company re-
minds its employees that charges of
reckless driving or manslaughter
brought against them are not covered
by any insurance policy.
You, alone" the letter points out,
are responsible and may be subject
to heavy fine or imprisonment, or
the loss Of your driving license"
Courtesy to Drivers.
I'VE want you to extend all nossi.
bic courtesy to drivers of other We.
hiCles," and 1T is a serious matter to
hlure person or to damage proper.
~, are among the outstanding OBJ
servations of the letter that are we'll
worth the thought of drivers in gen.
eral.
The letter reads:
Please remember that the truck
you are operating is an expensive
piece OF machinery. We want YOU to
operate 1t as you would a car of YOUR
own-conservatively, and with due re.
gard fer the rights and safety of
others. Don't take chances-don't
speed-and don't allow yourself to fall
INTO careless driving habits. PLAY
safe! When there is any question
whatsoever as to precedence, let the
other driver have the right OF way,
Never place speed ahead of safety.
When YOU consider the matter care.
FULLY you will find that little time is
saved on trip by jumping traffic
signs, cutting in, or failing to grant
the right of way or slow down when
YOU see children in the streets or on
ne sidewalks. Suppose you were to
40 any one of these things four times
IN one day, or all of them once In a
day--you might possible save half a
minute each time, or total of two
minutes a day. Think what you will
have to do, however, to effect this
saving: You will have to ID endanger
several lives Including your own,
- take the chance OF damaging two
Or more automobiles Uhe property of
persons other than YOURSELF, and
~ violate traffic rules for which YOU
are liable to arresU. The possible
saving in time is not worth the risk
involved.
I'VE want you to extend all pos
sible courtesy to drivers of other
vehicles. You are our representative
while driving our truck. If you are
1iscourteous to other drivers, or If
you violate the rules OF the road, YOU
may offend one of our good customers
and we may lose his business because
Of your act. The way in which you
operate our equipment indicates 10
many persons the character and gem
eral policy of the company you rep
resent, and the good will of the pub
lie Is tremendous asset.
Warnings Are Listed.
Before pulling out from a curb.
make sure that no car Is coming
from behind. Give 'oper hand sig
nal before stopping, backing or max
ng a turn. Keep your brakes, lights.
horn and steering mechanism in good
condition, and don't operate your car
IL any Of these parts are defective.
Don't try to pass car on a curve or
/ hill, nor at any other place where
he view ahead is INSTRUCTED.
Under no conditions allow any. one
Else to operate your truck. Don't in
rite persons to ride with you. This
IS a mistaken kindness, and il they
are hurt they are quite likely to sue
Tor damages.
Charges Of reckless driving or man.
slaughter brought against you are not
by any insurance policy. You
alone are responsible and may be sub
ject to a heavy fine or Imprisonment
Or the loss of your driving license.
Please bear this in mind at all times.
I'm addition to the cost of our in.
surance land you should remember
hat this increases in accordance with
the increase in the number Of acct
1ents), there are other expenses asso-
ciated with our trucking service which
We cannot avoid paying. For example,
in nearly every accident one of our
own trucks is damaged and we must
bear some part of the expense for re.
pairs. Then, too, there are other "in.
costs which involve the loss
Of use, lost time of the driver and of
other employees, damaged contents of
our trucks and delayed deliveries, re-
sulting in Cancelled orders or dissat-
sfied customers.
. ut is a serious matter to injure
= person or to damage property and
It causes much sorrow and distress
Of mind to all concerned, and especial
~ to the person who is responsible
Tor the trouble. We ask and expect
your earnest and sincere cooperation
in the prevention of accidents"