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Show Make Sure Car's In Good Shape For Holiday Travel M. If the folks back home are planning to see you during the Christmas season, make sure your car Is in first class condition, and make sure you drive with prudence and extra care, drivers were cautioned today by Darcie H. White, President of the Utah Safety Council. "Unfortunately, the worst winter storms of the season often strike during the Christmas holiday. In this part of the country sometimes neither cars or drivers are prepared," the safety official warned. "Check your car before starting your trip home," he advised. "It won't take a service station long to inspect the tires, brakes, headlights, signals, battery, radiator, rear lights and windshield wipers and blades. A failure of any of these items could spoil your plans." "Be sure you have good Urea with good treads. While now tires can be of real help for pulling through snow, studded tires (where legal) are still better for added traction on Ice pavements. And carry along a set of reinforced tire chains In case you run into severe snow and Ice conditions," he added White also urged stopping for an occasional rest If the trip runs several hundred miles. Passengers and driver can use the occasion for a coffee break, and to stretch their legs. Then everyone, especially children, can resume the trip leu tired. "If stormy weather develops, call ahead to let your hosts know you'll be coming a little later than expected," he added. "Better a little later and still a guest than to be rushed to a hospital after Injury in a costly accident." |