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Show - : : ; : - 1934 TIPS FOR DRIVERS th, aF''a-hoe ' p As 1933 ends, early reports indicates that there was an increase in motor vehicle fatalities and injuries over 1932 in spite of the fact that fewer cars were operating during the year. The last quarter was especially bad. Predictions are that fatalities will approach 30,000 and injuries, 1,000,000. This is a record that certainly should not be repeated. A set of New Year's resolutions for the rrfotorist, prepared pre-pared by the National Bureau of Casualty and Surety Underwriters, Und-erwriters, is a good starting point for a safe 1934: 1. Drive at speeds suited to traffic conditions; slowly in the city, moderately, on the open highway. 2. Use better judgment in passing. Wait until there is 500 feet of clear distance ahead before attempting to maneuver. man-euver. 3. Slow down at intersections. 4. Obey traffic signals. 5. Watch out for pedestrians. These are the five most neglected rules of the road. Obedience to them would have saved a majority of the lives and limbs lost during 1933. Remember them in 1934. n |