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Show TOP 4 HAL Fridoy, Nov.mb.r f . 1914 TIMES Firetflh)ygln)il7 (pireeouiifeBDS By George Wetzler Police 2849th Security Squadron Winter is very unforgiving for vehicle drivers. They just can't go out in the morning, slap the snow tires on the car, then drive merrily on their way. A typical scene for many is looking out the window, determining that it is cold and icy. Close the curtain, drink the last sip of coffee, take a last look in the mirror, put on your warm coat and gloves, then rush out to the garage or the driveway, as the case may be, scrape three inches of snow and ice off the windshield with a credit card, jump in for an immediate hard stomp on the gas pedal to get the car started, spin out of the driveway and then slip and slide through intersections to work. However, many times, steam starts pouring out from under the hood and the old buggy stops. Then the time of reckoning comes flagging down some good soul with a pair of jumper cables. Now, with a little forethought and action, this scene could have been eliminated altogether, if a little checklist, either written or etched in the mind, had been followed: Tune up. Just before winter, get the car tuned smooth running motor can get you through A up. a hard, cold winter with less worry and hassle. Battery. Batteries need to produce more power during winter months. Lights, defroster, heater, wipers and radio take their toll of battery power. Make sure yours is capable of producing. Coolant. Old coolant in the radiator may not do the job. Get new and ensure it will. Tires. A good set of snow tires will help your vehicle move through snow and give you control. Studded snow tires help on ice and should be considered. However, some states have banned their use due to damage to roadways. Check state laws before leaving on TDY or going into another state. tbb mi mm mm ia Skidding: If the car's rear end skids to the right, steer to the right. If it skids left, steer left. -Pump the brakes don't push the pedal in and hold this causes a skid in the oppoit! Don't over-steesite direction or "fishtailing." If the car is front-whedrive, steer as mentioned, touch the accelerator enough to keep the front wheels pulling the rear ones or take it out of gear. In a front wheel skid, the car continues to go straight ahead, no matter where the wheels are pointed. To correct, ease off the gas. Turned wheels will act as a brake and help slow the car. When steering control returns, adjust the path of the car and continue at a slower speed. Stuck. Sooner or later every driver will experience this sensation. Deep snow or glare ice could cut traction so much that wheels will only spin and r, el WINTER DRIVING DEMANDS EXTRA CAUTION ! 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Now a few hints to assist Civil Engineering personnel and Security Police while driving on Hill AFB: . Civil Caution. Engineering personnel will be operating a variety of equipment on base roads to perform snow removal operations. Such equipment can be dump trucks with plow blades, sanding units and motor graders. All deserve driver respect and utmost caution when following or passingr Some dangerous situations you may encounter are: Following sander units too closely where their discharge can strike your vehicle. Pulling in front of the units while they are performing snow removal operations. This equipment cannot stop suddenly. Now a few notes for base residents: Residents in Hill housing are asked to park all privately owned vehicles off the street so that Civil effort Engineering personnel can exercise maximum Thunder-bird in clearing all street areas. Residents in sysPark should use the new parking enforced. be will of tem. This type parking strictly Failure to remove vehicles from such streets will result in discipline. Have a safe and enjoyable winter! Insurance Company Giving You The Runaround?? ALL MODELS 38-9- 5 fail to move the car. Rule 1: Don't get mad! Try "rocking" the car. This simple act is accomplished by shifting from forward to reverse, each time giving a little pressure on the accelerator until the car gets going. If this doesn't work because the ice is too slick or the snow is too deep, go for the shovel one-stre- FOR XMAS SHOPPING now help Call the Base Traffic Planner, Ext. 77871. Utah law permits "soft studs" between Oct. 15 and March 31. Now for some safe winter driving tips: GIANT CLEARANCE SALE HLe'Tel woffitfeir dowiiiffl I CABLE IS OiQICETV Wasatch Community TV: 29-CAB- LE beat |