East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1960-02-18

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In the field of traffic safety
and transportation, as in most
other areas Of human existence.
one pays for what he gets-in
one way or another.
This is the observation OF
Chief of Police H. S. Weaver,
whose experience in traffic
control and accident prevention
provides the basis for his opin-
ions.
THE average good driver is
willing to give up something in
order to gain something he
wants MORE" he observed re-
Gently. He gives up a few miles
per hour of speed, for example,
to gain greater assurance of
safety for himself and his pas
sengers. On the other hand,
some drivers have been known
to give up their lives, just for
the dubious prestige of getting
ahead of the other fellow. It's
up to US to make the wise
choice"
The same basic rule applies
to the use Of specialized driving
equipment, the chief pointed
out. In the case of winter tires,
special treads are designed
which increase traction some
what, but sacrifice mileage,
Many drivers think the ex-
change is worthwhile.
"In the use of tire chains this
principle is even more notice.
able. Reinforced tire chains
give a driver the best known
stop-and-go traction help on
snow or ice, according to Ma
tional Safety Council tests. But
it takes about 10 minutes to put
them on and and a couple to
take off when conditions clear.
Many drivers, equipped with
snow tires or we'll treaded reg
ular tires, back up their ability
to go and stop with maximum
safety by always carrying a
pair in the trunk, ready for use
when needed for severe condi-
tions. They do this just as they
carry a jack and spare tire for
anticipated emergen-
cies. Others procrastinate, how
ever, spend hours being stuck
in the snow, and buy their chains
AFTER Storm"
Chief Weaver credits motor
lists who use tire chains when
needed with contributing a
great deal to the city's safety
record and reducing traffic de-
lays. He urges all the driving
citizens of East Cleveland to
join the couse by taking the
same precautions this year.
"Tire chains are special
equipment for deep snow, hard
packed snow or ice. They are
designed to help get through
when the going is tough or the
danger of skidding is great.
Leaving chains on after the
pavement is generally bare is
waste. Smart drivers know
when to take them off, as we'll
as when to put them on" he
commented.
when chains are used wise
ly, they last lot longer than
many drivers think they do"
Chief Weaver declared.
The chief pointed out that
there is a proper way to put on
chains to increase their eff
cheney and prolong their use
full life.
"When chains are too loose
they are less efficient and wear
out faster than they should be-
cause they slap against the
pavement and break prema-
turely from impact, not wear.
Experts recommend the follow
ing procedure. Put the chains
on as snugly as possible, then
drive a few blocks or miles. BY
then chains have adjusted to
the tire and it is easy to tighten
the outside fastner by a link or
two. Then you can get hundreds
of miles of use out of set of
chains.
"Drive at reasonable speed
when using chains-not only as
a safety measure, but to pro-
long the life of the chains. AS
soon as driving conditions have
the chains. This will keep them
improved sufficiently. remove
in good condition, ready for use
when you need them again"