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Show page S2 Frida. 1jv 76, 199 Davis County Clipper V When biking be alert, be predictable, be seen Jan Yeckex LOOT BticltPtdetrian Planner Governor Leavitt has declared that Mav 1947 is Bike Month in I lah and that Mas I I - 17 is Bike Week The League of American Bicyclists has sponsored National Bike Month in May for oer 40 sears to recognize cycling as an environmentally friendly form of transportation, as a popular sport and recreational density, and as a way to improve health through physical fitness Various groups plan special densities during la. such as the Csde Salt Lake esents, school or community bike rodeos. and Bike-to-Wor- k Day. Bike Month also is a good opportunity to become acquainted or reacquainted with sate bicycling. People often use the expression, It's like riding a bike you neser forget hoss " Wells some of us have forgotten and others should forget, because what we learned mav be Wrong under today is laws and mav not he safe. But don't gtse up! Help is available! Did a parent or teacher instruct you to ride facing n traffic? riding is a leading cause of bicycle collisions with autos, because driyers are looking for other cars coming can help drivers to see you. Do you and your children know biking laws? On a roadway, cyclists have the same rights and must follow the same laws as dri- from an expected direction. They don't expect to sees something (you on your bike), moving as quickly as a bicycle, coming from the wrong direction particularly at intersections or when making midblock turns. Ride with traffic f pedestrians should walk facing traffic). Bright colors and light, reflect! ye clothing vers. such as stopping at stop signs and signaling turns. On sidewalks, cyclists must ride at speeds safe for see BIKE pg. S3 t ) of these four common injury situation?: 1 a . Cher 50 Ride-Ou- t: Chen choo'ing a bike make sure both feet touch of fatal injuries occur when eyelet enters the street from a driewa. sidewalk, you ride. Look all around before you pull out! the busy streets. ro laws. Don t and sign' c Obey all assume motorists ) ( Intersections: Stop at all intersections and walk our hike n r Check your brakes, tires, and chain before or urb without looking or yielding. c c . 2. the ground while sitting on the bicycle seat. Most children under 8 years of age still need adult supervision on and off the street and on any traffic will give you wheels. Younger children should ride a bike with the right of wa. footbrakes. Be sure all cars have stopped before you move out. 3. Left Turn or Swerve: Check for traffic in front and behind you before making a turn. Use your hand Go with the flow: Hide in the same direction as the traffic, ride single file and no passengers please. Ttny? (Ttt? In i m Stay alert! Keep your eyes open and your ears clear signals! (See back panel) 4. .MT.RighTConditions - No Walk Headphones. your after dark or bike or call for a ride if you are out if the road is wet or icy. Tips To Get Children To Wear Helmets (Ttrftfh 1234 North Mam Street (801) - Take the lead. Wear your helmet when you ride. Your actions speak louder than words. Point out college and professional athletes who use helmets. Football and hockey players, baseball batters, and motocross drivers are never seen playing without their helmets. Make helmets a habit so every ride is a safe ride. Start the helmet habit early with your childs first wheels. Choose a helmet together. Your child will wear a helmet that is cool and comfortable. Praise your child for wearing a helmet. Layton jrabtifa 190 North Mam St., Bountiful 566-962- 1800 S. Main, Bountiful 292-443- 3 2200 S. Main, Bountiful 295-447- 7 BURT BROTHERS RfURREM 2023 South 625 West, Woods Cross 298-886- 8 cTMenlove TOYOTA Dodge 2380 South, Hwy 91, Bountiful 295-348- 1 2375 South 625 West, Woods Cross 298-809- 0 erry einer BOUNTIFUL 955 North 400 East, NSL 298-516- 3 continued from SI - entire market, Wendel Burt states. We analyze the need. How long are they going to keep the car? What is the ride, the feel and the length of wear that they want? Wendel and Ron Burt have been involved in every facet of the business and feel that their experience gives them a real advantage in giving their customers good service. It also gives their customers the advantage of dealing with highly trained, knowledgeable men who know their business,. Wendel and Ron Burt now have over 40 years combined experience in auto service. Combined with their staff is there is more than a hundred years of experience at Burt Brothers. We have the latest equipment and we are continually upgrading. We are trying to do everything we can for customer comfort including free juice in the waiting area and a shuttle van, Wendel Burt says. Our biggest goal is service to the customer. Thats why tires are mounted in 30 minutes or less. A second goal is for all cars to be in and out on the same day, says Ron Burt. Burt Brother hours are from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., to be convenient for people to shop with them. Were here before and after work, Wendel Burt points out. Burt Brothers Tires takes Mastercard, Visa, Discover and American Express. The store has a 30 day same as cash program. Services provided by Burt Brothers include tires, brakes, shocks, struts, state inspection, emission tests, alignments, tune up, front end serv ice, lube, oil land filter, scheduled maintenance, air conditioning, radiator and computerized wheel balance. Burt Brothers in Bountiful is located at 2885 South Main, Highway 89 and in Farmington at 1271 North Highway 89 at Shepard Lane. They are also an AAA approved auto repair location. Ken Garff BOlNTIFIL MOTORS 2773 South Highway 89 292-720- 1 t m , f Jeep njN EAJTTlArJ 2929 S. Hwy 89, Bountiful 298-341- 7 AUTOMOTIVE GOLD PACKAGES WHILE YOU WAIT Great for Gift Certificates 583 West 800 South 24-600- 5 Bountiful |