Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-06-12

ECENT demonstrations of remote
control have proved interest
n ing Whether All unoccupled
automobile is operated by an
other car or an airplane, the
result is mysterious and weird. fhan-
tom" is certainly an appropriate term
Today two demonstrations have been
scheduled for the Hoover Field Air
port as part of the Greater National
Capital day celebration. The first event.
that of one car being operated by an
other 30 feet away. is set for III O'CLOCK
THE second event. weather permlt.-'g,
where the same car with the remote
control equipment, to be governed by
an occupant of an airplane 900 ieet IN
the air, is timed for AIS o'clock IN the
afternoon.
Demonstrations Successful.
Whether these demonstrations can be
held or not at this time the fact re-
mains that similar demonstrations nave
been held successfully. Automobiles OF
any make equipped with the necessary
apparatus can be made to do anything
that a car with 2 driver in 1t can do.
The practical advantages at present are
chiefly for scientific research, but later
on. it Is claimed, the resources Will be
unlimited.
Advancement of television it is stated,
will be necessary to make the workings
complete Then the operator, being
able to see what is taking place any
distance away. will be able to direct the
machine so equipped that 1t will respond
to his will under all circumstances. For
instance. a farmer will be able to sit in
the shade of his porch and by means
of small Geographic key cause trac-
tors out in the broiling sun Of his fields
to plow, harrow, seed and cut, and at
the same time he may enjoy pleasant
glass of lemonade Quite a picture is
painted. but all in the realms of pos
sibiity
Today and tomorrow is truly a me-
chanical age. Except for athleteS.
muscles will be- things Of the past.
May more men not be put out OF work!
Safety Rules Listed.
But even if this is a mechanical age,
the present driver of car must know
a few safety rules. This applies to the
driver in the car or driver operating
an unoccupied car. One OF the large
insurance companies has compiled re-
Gently 20 rules to govern safe driving.
These are considerably more than a
few. but each one is q good rule TO
know
These drc-l. COTSlQeI llle tights
and privileges Of others Extend your
courtesy to the highways. This rule
is properly the first oncD 2. Drive
YOUR car at a reasonable and proper
speed at all times. 3. Give full and
undivided attention TO your driving. :.
Make full allowance for weather and
road conditions. 5. Know your stop
ping distance" 6. Keep your brakes.
lights and steering mechanism in good
working order. T. Don't insist upon the
right of way" Your life is much moro
important s. Watch the car ahead.
9. Know what is behind you 10. Never
pass another vehicle on hill, curve,
bridge railroad grade crossing. or at
any point where the view is Distracted.
IL. Slow down at crossings. street n
tersections, schools and other dangerous
places. L. Keep to the right ana care
fully observe road markings and warn
ing signs Is. If you are going to turn
to the right, keep to the curb. II you
are going to turn to the left. keep to
the traffic lane next to the center of
the street IA. Give the correct hand
signal before turning or stopping. Is
Always be ready for an emergency. Is.
Be extra careful when passing children
or aged or infirm persons. II. Slow
down when approaching pedestrians.
II in doubt stop 10. Remember that
alcohol and gasoline is poor mixture
10. Familiarize yourself with traffic
regulations and observe them. 20
Treat the other fellow as you'd like To
have him treat YOU