White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1933-06-29

accidents, the Washington State Pa
troll has compiled a comprehensive
list of questions and answers pertain
ii ing to traffic regulations and other
phases of driving.
This list consists of 100 questions
and answers. In order to acquaint the
motoring public with the answers to
problems which confront motorists
daily, the Spokesman, during the next
few weeks, will publish this list. Some
readers particularly will want to ia
miliarize themselves with the informa-
ton contained in the list, for some
of the subjects are the same as will
be submitted to new applicants for
drivers licenses.
The new licenses may be applied for
at any time, and must be obtained
before August 1.
The first installment of this series
| follows:
A-ACCIDENTS
/. Q-What three things should a
driver do when involved In an acci-
dent?
Il A-\1J I1G SllOQ1o oCOP AAAAAAASNASsVSAy
at the scene of the accident. 90 He
must give his name, address and the
registration number of his vehicle and
the name and address of any other
occupant or occupants of his vehicle
and shall exhibit and give the number
of his operators license to the person
struck or occupants of any vehicle col
lided with. 90 He shall render to any
| person involved in the accident, rea-
sonable assistance including the carry
| ing of such person to surgeon for
medical treatment if treatment is nee
essary or requested by the injured per-
| son.
| 2. Q-To whom should all accidents
be reported?
| A-To the sheriff of the county or
chief of police Of the city in which
the accident occurred, within twenty
four hours.
B-BRAKES
8. Q-Traveling at forty miles per
hour, within what distance, under or
binary conditions, must a vehicle be
equipped with four wheel brakes be
able to adequately stop?
| A-Eighty-two feet.
4. Q-How many sets Of brakes In
proper working order are required on
a motor vehicle?
A-Two sets of Independently oper-
ated brakes.
5. Q-When are brakes necessary
| on trailer or semi-trailer?
A-When the gross weight of trailer
and load is six thousand pounds or
more.
C-BAGGAGE CARRIERS
| 8. Glow far may baggage extend
on the left side of the car; on the
right side?
A-Not beyond the line of the hub
caps on the left side of such vehicle,
nor further than six inches on the
right side.
D-EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
T. Q-Is there law requiring that
suitable container be placed in every
motor vehicle for burning cigarettes
and other burning materials and what
is it's purpose?
4 Ayes, to prevent fires.
8. Q-What connections are re-
quired between the trailer and motor
vehicle to which it is attached?
A-The trailer shall have chain or
steel cable connection to the motor
vehicle in addition to the draw bar
connection, which chain connection
shall have sufficient strength to hold
the trailer on the maximum grade on
which the vehicles are to be operated;
trailers shall not whip, weave or os-
cilate.
E-LIGHTING EQUIPMENT
9. Q-Nfay person be arrested for
operating car with glaring head
lights, or with one headlight not burn
!! ing, or with no tail light?
/. Ayes.
10. Q-Does the law require tail
light and license for trailer that is
only used for hauling camping equip
ment, boats, ETC., for your own per-
sonal use?
Ayes.
IL. Glow far, under ordinary at
mospheric conditions, must your tail
light be visible?
Alive hundred feet.
-. Q-Is it permissible to use a spot
light as headlight?
A-No.
10. Q-Does the law require you to
use parking lights while parked along
side the highway the same as on city
streets?
Ayes.
IA. Q-Is it necessary for an auto
mobile dealer to furnish you with a |
headlight adjustment certificate when
you purchase new car?
| Ayes.
Is. Q-Does this same ruling apply
in the case of purchasing second
hand or used car?
| Ayes.
16. Q-What is the maximum candle |
power permitted in the various lamps
used on motor vehicleS2