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Show QUALIFICATIONS OF SAFE DRIVER He Should Know That His Car Is in Good Condition Before Starting. What are the qualifications of a safe automobile driver? The National Safety Council answers an-swers the question herewith : In order to be a safe driver, the individual in-dividual must be of good moral character, char-acter, possessed of all his senses, un-' derstand his responsibility, have consideration con-sideration for the rights of others and be able to act promptly. He should know that the car is in such condition that no accident will result from defective de-fective equipment. He should refuse to operate a car which has defective brakes for his own and others' safety ; he should know by actual application of the brakes that they function properly prop-erly so that, should tlie occasion arise to use them, he can depend upon them to stop his car. Examine Before Starting. He should examine the car before starting to see that it Is in good operating op-erating condition, that is, such items ns the steering, gas and oil supply. He should know that the headlights are properly focused, tires properly inflated and the spare tire ready for service. He should be sure to use skid chains when it starts to rain or snow or when desirable for safety under other conditions, and should never speed or drive in a reckless manner. He should be careful today tomorrow tomor-row may be too late to avoid an accident, ac-cident, for accidents do not happen ; they are caused and a well-qualified driver is never in too big a hurry to be careful, for he who takes chances usually takes one too many. Caution at Corners. At blind corners where buildings or trees obstruct the view, he should reduce re-duce his speed, sound the horn and keep the car under perfect ' control. He should drive slowly and carefully when approaching children at play. He should never count on them to see him or to be able to take care of themselves for he Is responsible for their safety. He should co-operate with the traffic officers to the fullest extent, for it Is their intention to help. All traffic rules of the state, cities and boroughs, through which the car is operated, should be observed. Accidents do not happen they are caused. |