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Show AUTOJIBVEK In a short article of this kind It vould be impossible to go into the whys nnd wherefores of the traffic rules, the reasons for requiring this and prohibiting that of auto drivers, etc. It is sufficient to say that tho object ob-ject of these rules is the protection j of life and property nnd to facilitate ' the orderly movement of vehicle traf- I flc on the congested streets of clt- I ies. In view of the fact that the vehicle vehi-cle traffic, especially the auto traffic traf-fic Is so heai'y and is rapidly increasing, increas-ing, it Is very Important that every person, whether he bo driver or pedestrian, should assist bo far as posslblo to attiln these ends. All these rules are important, somo more than others. I shall in as few words as possible pos-sible give some of what I consider the more Important things a driver should do. A driver should always be sure he is absolute master of his machine before venturing into the business district. Always remember that ho is required re-quired to drive with due regard for the safety of pedestrians, and other vehicles?. Always drive on the right side of the street, pass to tho right of street cars, if car is stopped slow down to four miles per hour and leave four feet between car and machine. When turning, give a signal to officer of-ficer or drivers of other vehicles, indicating in-dicating thfi riirfp.T?nn vnn tvlch t- turn. When turning to the left into another an-other street go beyond the center before be-fore turning, this is important and applies to all crossings at the curb, Stop your machine at the curb only, and do not "double up" as you 'ten entirely obstruct all vehicles following you. When it becomes necessary to back your machine, sound your signal and keep a lookout for pedestrians and other vehicles behind you. Keep your cutout closed, and sec that your muffler is sufficient to deaden the sound of the exhaust Eject the exhaust away from the surface of the street, as it raises a dust filled with all the filth and microbes mi-crobes of the street, to be breathed by the people in that vicinity. Show some regard for the health of the other fellow. Approach all crossings with your machine under control, oven though you have tho right of way Do not depend on the other fellow to look for you, look out for him and yourself. your-self. If you arc following another vehicle, vehi-cle, stop six feet back of it This allows persons desiring to board street cars an opportunity to reach tho car without unnecessary delay. Pedestrians, while they have the right to cross tho streets in safety, ehould remember that in a city of this 'size vehicles are a necessary part of the city's life, and should assist as-sist In facilitating their movement |