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Show Auto accidents don't just happen; there is always a real reason Auto accidents don't just happen, they are caused. An overwhelming proportion of them are caused by some human element. Sometimes this human element involves a driver driv-er with a physical or emotional condition that makes him a less than ideal driver. You may think you are in good health. You may have an excelent safety record. Yet. under un-der certain circumstances, it can be dangerous for you to be in the driver's seat, says a pamphlet of the American Medical Association. Doctors agree that the emotional emo-tional stability of the driver is as important as any single factor in maintaining traffic safety. That's why you owe it to others and to yourself not to drive when you have serious problems on your mind. If you are thinking about that argument you had before you left your home or office; if you're in a depressed or angry "I don't care what happens" mood; if you're very worried about a personal problem . . . you're better off not driving. The sleepy driver causes sleepy driver is as much of a hazard as a drinking one. Dozing Do-zing at the wheel can occur in broad daylight as well as at night. When making long trips in the summer vacations soon to come, rest every two hours. Next time you feel the least bit drowsy while driving, pull up and rest up. Research proves that many medicines, not just a few, can affect the way in which you handle the wheel. Consult your doctor about the side effects of any drugs you take. Don't drive until you know that the medicine or drugs you take won't affect your driving. It goes without saying that alcohol and gasoline are a dangerous dan-gerous combination. You don't have to be drunk to be dangerous. dan-gerous. Even a small amount of alcohol can impair judgement judge-ment and reactions of many persons. |