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Show Tips for Snfo Holiday Trips By Jeanne Smith, Dodge Safety Consultant PLANNING a holiday trip to visit the family or friends? Don't spoil the reunion with an ncri-uYnt ncri-uYnt on the highway. Safety exports ex-ports point out that there are more hazards to threaten a safe journey at this season than at any other time of the year. Inclement - -. .--" weather and j JL more hours of ff 9nfj '. darkness make ' if jr visibility poor ' '""."V-and '""."V-and highways j -rO treacherous. f' f And the holi- day spirit oft- f r . en causes driv- , .' ' er to be less X alert than k " usual. M'a Smith For a safe and pleasant trip, follow these surpestiona from the National Safety Council: 1. Plan your trip so that much of the driving an possible will he accomplished during the daylight hours. I 2. Postpone your trip if the i weather is bad or if hail, snow or sleet are predicted for the area in which you plan to drive. Consult the weather bureau for a forecast if you're in doubt. 3. Drive slowly and cautiously. Wet, slippery roads increase emergency slopping distances. 4. Assume that there are icy or wet patches on seemingly dry pavement especially around curves, beyond hillcrests, on bridges and in shaded spots and drive accordingly. 5. Be certain your car Is in top mechanical condition before attempting at-tempting any sort of trip. Check windshield wipers, defrosters, headlights, tail lights, brakes and tires. Use reinforced tire chains when the road is covered cov-ered with anow or ice. 6. If you drink, don't drive. |