Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-04-25
Careful Driving
Cuts Death Toll
On The Highway
Public Warned to Observe
Traffic Regulations at all
Times to Insure Safety.

Minnesota department of highways,
Is rules or laws are listed, the strict
observance of which, by the public,
will greatly help in cutting down
traffic accident and deaths on the
highways and streets. 1t also calls
attention to the dangers of driving
while drunk or after drinking, or
when tired or sleepy. The rules fol-
low:
1. Speeds-Drive reasonably, ac-
cording to highway, traffic and wealth
er conditions, and not to exceed
posted speed limits. In absence of
speed signs, do not exceed: 80 M.
p H. in municipalities; 60 M. P. H.
elsewhere in daytime; so M. P. H.
elsewhere at night.
2. Lanes-Drive in right lane, eX-
cept when overtaking and passing
another vehicle Do not 'cut in"
after passing.
8. Passing-Do not pass in mo
Passing" zones, whether indicated by
roadside signs or pavement markings,
or at other places where view is OBJ
Structed
Avoid Crowding.
4. Interval-Do not follow other
vehicles too closely. Always be able
to stop in the clear space ahead.
5. Turns-Make right turns from
right side of roadway only. Make
left turns from lane nearest center
of roadway. Signal left turns or stops
by hand or approved signal device.
6. Right-of-way-Yield to vehicles
entering intersection from right, or
to vehicles first in intersection.
7. Stop-Then proceed cautiously
at all stop" signs or flashing red
signals, or when entering highway
from a private drive.
g. Parking-Do not stop, park or
stand upon paved or improved road
way in country.
9. Lights Depress headlights when
approaching an oncoming vehicle.
10. Equipment-Keep lamps and
brakes in adjustment, also steering
gear. Check tires, windshield wiper,
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Protect School Children.
IL. Schools-Yield right of way to
school children being conducted by
School Safety Patrol.
r. School buses-Stop when meet
ing or overtaking school bus which
is loading or unloading school chill
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dence district and wait until loading
or unloading is completed.
Is. observation-disclosures must yield
right of way to pedestrians at cross
walks. Pedestrians must walk on
left side of roadway.
IA. In all populous areas-Do not
pass on left side of street cars. Stop
10 feet behind street car loading or
unloading passengers, except in safe
ty zones. Stop before emerging from
alley, private driveway or building.
Do not stop on sidewalk, driveway,
intersection or cross-walk. Do not
park near fire hydrant or within 80
feet of any signal or stop sign. Do
not angle park unless permitted by
signs. Yield right of way to emer-
gency vehicles and to funeral process
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Assist in Case of Accident.
Is. In accidents-Avoid obstructing
traffic; give name and address to 9TH
ers involved; assist injured persons;
notify police and make written report
to the Commissioner of Highways, st.
Paul, if accident involves personal in
jury or property damage in excess
of $50.
It, At all times-Keep your wind
shield clean and clear. Do not paste
stickers on any window of vehicle.
Do not permit anything or anyone
to interfere with control of driving
mechanism or obstruct vision. Do not
overload or overcrowd your car. AL
ways carry your drivers license.