Evening star., 1935-10-13

us how much each one Of us needs
these IL habits. Have you as a driver
ever hurt or killed some one? You
don't need any other urging to be
careful. Right Of way Is not impor-
tant when you get under the sod. but
until then you want every other driver
to heed these II points. Practice
safety, show your colors, then you can
preach safety. You have everything
to gain, nothing to lose by signing up.
Any one Of these II safe habits may
help you save life. Close shaves may
not be accidents, but they ought to
teach US how these IL habits protect
us. Twelve promises are not hard
for the careful driver to keep. Habits
control at least 95 per cent Of our
driving-these IL habits will add both
to the pleasure and safety Of our driv-
ing.
IT not interested in your own
safety-use these IL tools to protect
others-and save your own pocket
book. They give you something to
think about. Forethought pays. 1t
will help you make friends among
other drivers. You will find that
courtesy pays, it wins you new friends.
It's cheaper to keep your vehicle and
yourself safe that stitch in time
may save your life. The worst acci-
dents happen when two fools meet
never be one of them. Keep a copy of
the pledge before you till every one OF
the II is habit. The sooner you get
these safe practices as habits to take
care OF routine. the more time and
thought and attention you can give to
emergencies when they develop.
Safe Habits a Protection.
Nothing justifies taking chances
with peoples lives-make safe driv-
ing habit. These safe habits will
safeguard you most when you need
them most-when you are in a hurry.
No worries or distractions can hurt
you If your safe habits protect you.
This is your contribution toward a
safer city, and for you it may mean
longer life. The only time to prevent
an accident is before it occurs"
Safety work is by no means new to
the transit company. Work of such
nature has been going on for 10 years
| before the merger Ct the two street
car companies. James H. Stephens.
vice president in charge Of transpor-
tation, has been the director. Mr..
Stephens since the merger has been
assisted by H. v. Schreiver. safety en-
gineer.
The company conducts quarterly a
contest to determine which one of the
10 divisions has made the greatest i'm
provement In accident records. A
meeting will be held October Is at
which time silver plaque will be pre-
sented to the Georgetown division,
with headquarters at Thirty sixth and
M streets. as winner of the recent
contest. The plaque will bear the in
scription Safety Courtesy Award" OF
the Capital Transit Co. These plaques
are kept in the Office of the winning
division. Considerable improvement
in the number Of accidents have been
reported in all divisions since the
merger.
The company has been a member
Of the American Transit Association
for a period Of years. This associa-
ton also conducts contests for merit
awards. This year the. Pittsburgh
Railways Co. was the winner.
Affiliate Of Safety Unit.
The transit company here is also
an affiliate of the National Safety
Council, Transit Section. in Chicago.
( Mr.. Schreiver is general chairman,
representing street railways and bus
operating companies
Interest evidenced in The Stars
campaign is not only found in letters
to the Safety Council, but by many
personal calls to the Office Daily in
terested motorists and pedestrians
come in and give suggestions which
they believe will prove helpful.
/ A former resident of New York City,
Alexander B. Esenberg. believes that
the amber light should be on long
enough to allow walkers to cross the
street. While the amber is on Mr..
Esenberg would have all vehicle traf-
fic stopped. 1t is almost impossible
to corss the streets in Washington, he
stated.
Mr. Esenberg also suggests that the
traffic lights be made more progress
sive, so that vehicles would be able to
keep going.
Another idea in which he believes
is that the city should have more one
way streets.
Two hundred members Of the Sis
terhood of the Washington Hebrew
Congregation are expected to join the
safety campaign at meeting tomor-
row at 2:30 pm. in the Eighth Street
Temple The Star Safety Council has
been asked to provide safe driving
pledge cards and windshield stickers
for the use of members. The safety
work will be handled by Mrs. Fred
Pelzman, president Of the Sisterhood.