The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-05-13

from the on-coming car will allow
plenty OF time to pass without having
to make wild dash.
Leaving the Curb-Here is a common
cause Of tragedy. The driver, in start
ing, often has his mind on other things
He may be wondering If there is room
to get out Or he may be thinking
about his engine. Often he forgets to
signal when his mind is thus occupied
and crash results.
Turning-Here alertness means every
thing. 1t is essential to know local
traffic rules relative to turns. Obey the
laws and make your turns slowly.
Give the pedestrian the benefit of every
doubt in going around corners. Re-
member that he has legal, as well as
moral right to a safe crossing as
long as he has started with the light
or go" signal. This right has been
judicially established by our higher
courts.
Dangers From in Front and Behind
Highly important is the matter of
proper spacing. Keep a safe distance
from other cars. The driver ahead may
have to stop suddenly. Your brakes
may be atiSfactory-but his may be
perfect. You can't stop in less than
As feet with four wheel brakes if you
are running 80 miles an hour. 1t takes
80 feet to stop when you are going 40
miles an hour.
Sudden Sfnnr1ivn- I1yol boz will
only stand certain amount of punish
ment. Sudden stopping is dangerous
and should be avoided except in
emergency. Remember the fellow be-
hind. Also do not forget that sudden
stopping may cause you to skid and
upset.
Beating the Light-Some drivers are
like racing horses at the starting pole.
They have uncomfortable desire to get
away first and to lead the procession
This is queer trait because there are
no prizes to be awarded for winning
this kind of a race. Also there is
usually another stop light a little way
down the street. This urge to get away
fast is in reality "show-of" complex.
We want the world to see us beat the
gun.
Grade Crossing Dangers-Grade
crossing fatalities were reduced more
than 10 per cent during 1881 but still
better record can be made if motorists
will only remember to stop, Look,
Listen and Live"
The Road Hog-Better give the road
hog all the room he wants. It doesn't
pay to question his right to more than
his share of the highway. He will end
up in the police court eventually.
Pass slowly and carefully over rough
or unfamiliar roads. Strange highways
conceal strange hazards. DISTINCTIONS
to view at crossroads and corners calls
for extraordinary alertness.
Faulty Mechanism-Be sure your car
is in good mechanical condition. Check
brakes and lights regularly and see
that the car has thorough going over
at least once or twice year for hidden
defects which often cause serious
trouble
VisiOn-Use your dims and see that
they are focused properly. Decrease
your speed and increase your caution
when anything interferes with clear
vision.
IntOxicatiOn-Booze is an important
cause of highway tragedy. The drink
ing driver is menace to himself and
all other users of the road. If you must
drink take a taxi. It's a lot cheaper
in the long run.
Mental Hazards-Inattention is a
common cause of highway accidents.
dreaming, window shopping, en-
joyment of scenery, etc., are not in
dulged in by the careful driver. Take
your driving seriously, for you are
operating potential instrument of
death.
Safety driving today is a complex
process. 1t requires an alert mind and
a steady hand. 1t demands quick and
correct judgment. It is highly i'm
portant to have control of your car
but it is still more important to have
control of yourself every moment you
are at the wheel