East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1953-07-16
Chief Offers
Driving Tips
For Vacation

least-that holiday driving need
not be more hazardous than an
ordinary weekend.
On the Fourth and fifth there
were II traffic fatalities in the
state, making it practically an
average so far as deaths were con-
cerned. Of course the traffic was
not average by any means in many
places.
But traffic deaths-in fact all
types of holiday deaths-were the
lowest independence Day figures in
the files of the Ohio State Safety
Council.
Chief Weaver thought that a
few tips on vacation driving,
added to the cautions of the holi-
day weekend, might give vacation
ers more pleasure and less pain.
One Ohioan recently learned
that it is dangerous to have an
arm dangling out Of a car window.
His arm was badly mangled as a
truck and his car passed with
scarcely an inch between the two
vehicles.
Quite a few drivers have the
habit of having an elbow-or the
whole arm-sticking out of the
window. Not only is there the dan
ger of having the arm hurt, other
motorists may be confused
thinking the driver is signalling.
1t is we'll to keep an eye on chill
dren see that they do not stick
heads or arms out or some
object that can be struck by a
passing car.
The Chief mentioned that five
persons drowned in Ohio waters
during the most recent holiday. So
far as is known, there was no life
guard on duty when these drown
ings occurred. This points out the
value of bathing only where guards
are provided.
One can not rely on other bath
ers-they are too engrossed in
their recreation. Large parties
should detail skilled swimmer TO
serve as watchman. Keeping the
group together and frequent
checks on the whereabouts of each
person may help avert water
tragedy.
The Chief had several hints for
vacationers who will be motoring
in other states.
l. Become acquainted with high
way markings. Not all states
use yellow "No Passing" lines,
as does Ohio. Stop the first of
ficer you see-ask him about
No Passing zones, speed limits
and other traffic regulations.
Knowing these details will make
your trip easier and more
pleasant.
2. Remember, folks in other states
may judge all Ohio drivers by
your performance. Give them
reason to believe that Ohio
motorists are gentlemen of the
highway.
8. Have one of the party serve as
assistant driver" watching for
route markers, speed zone
signs and warning of hazards:
hills, curves and tunnels.
A. Not too far. Not too long
Schedule your driving. East of
the Mississippi River, 300 to
$50 miles is a good stretch for
twelve hours from start to fin
ish. Towns and traffic will hold
you very close to this schedule.
Stop every two hours-for .
stretch, a stroll, or sight seeing to
eliminate strain and monotony.
Change drivers after each stop if
you can.
Look for sleeping accommods-
tions early. Your choice will be
limited after 4 In the afternoon.
You may be forced to drive many
extra miles to find what you want.
Better start earlier in the morning
and quit a little sooner.
Avoid driving at night, on
strange roads. Accidents after
dark are three times the day light
rate. You can't see markers so
well at highland you get pretty
tired after the evening meal, if
you have been on the go all day.
Pull off the road and nap if you
are sleepy. No use trying to make
that next town, even If it is but
five miles away. You may doze
off, and in few seconds find your
self in an accident.
Give Ohio's out Of state visitors
a break, don't rush them, or honk
at them as they try to find their
way to their destination.
Gentlemen of the highway
practice courtesy in their driving"
said the Chief, "and if every one is
courteous driver, our accident
rates will tumble"