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Show MOTORISTS WARNED TO TAKE CARE Winter weather conditions should be observed by Idaho Motorists Mo-torists by keeping in mind the three basic rules of cold weather driving, road surface, weather and vision. The present changable weather rain, sleet, snow, fog and freezing has been and probably will be found to exist for several weeks in many parts of the state These conditions were found to have caused fatal accidents during January, according to J. L. Balder-ston, Balder-ston, commissioner of the Law Enforcement En-forcement department, who is warning warn-ing motorists to drive slowly and take practical safety precautions. "Research of accident records and comprehensive tests by the National Safety Council has shown inadequate traction and obscured vision are respectively the main causes of winter accidents. So as sure as an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, a set of tire chains on the rear wheels under certain conditions will help cut down the, higher accident rate due to winter weather. Likewise drivers should be sure their lights are adequate, windshield wipers and defrosters are in working order or-der to provide clear vision when needed during a storm or severe cold. Before starting out on, a trip motorists should clean frost off the windshield in the front and rear windows. A little salt in a small bag kept in the car and dampened has been found a great aid to keep the windows free from frost," Commissioner Balderston declared. |