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Show Tips on Touring mmm By Carol oneaM' Women's Travel Authority Safe Driving in Winter Women who drive their husbands hus-bands to work or the railroad station sta-tion and the children to school must drive regardless of weather. They can use these tips on winter driving: Be sure the ear has chains for snow-packed or icy roads. On packed snow, it takes 69 feet te stop without chains; with chains, 28 feet. On glare ice, the figures are 169 and 63. The difference ; could be vital. To start on a slippery surface, I use second gear and start slowly. This gives the car more traction and it will be less likely to slide sideways. When making a curve on an icy road, turn the wheel slowly. If yon go into a skid when braking the car, turn the steering wheel in the direction the rear wheels slide. Pump the brakes gently. This i especially important if you have power brakes. With power brakes and power steering, youH need a most careful care-ful touch. It's easy to lock the brakes and over-steer. Never start, stop or change directions suddenly. sudden-ly. And keep a good distance behind be-hind the car in front. But before you even start the motor be smart. Have the radiator radia-tor checked and good anti-freere put in. Don't let the weather stop you cold. |