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Show GRADE CROSSING TOLLJS HEAVY Simple Rules Which Will Cut Crashes to Minimum Are Presented T.agt year 6133 drivers and occupants occu-pants of automobiles and trucks were killed and injured at railroad crossings. cross-ings. Of this number 1777 were killed in-t 1356 injured. Here are sugges-t sugges-t ions: To not allow children to drive your car. or for that matter anyone who Is not able to keep the car under perfect per-fect control at all times. Examine your brakes, brake llnlncs. and steering connections frequently, and keep them In good condition. hen approaching a grade crossing dnw down to ten miles per hour whether you see a tram approaching or not then you will be on the safe side. If the approach to a crossing Is UP a grade, shift into low gear, which will prevent the possibility of your stalling your engine while on the i tracks. Look carefully In both directions ! before attempting t cross and If your ! view is cut off In either direction by obstructions of any kind, by a string ; of frelsht cars on a siding, or what : not. get out from your machine. If necessary. In ordr to make sure that j the crossing is clear. Above all, uon t rely upon the sup j posed speed and power of your ma-) ma-) chine and attempt to beat" nn ap- proachlng train by racing acros.-i the : tracks In front of it. Too many have , tied this and failed. Vou owe It to yourself, your family, and the occupants of your car to be I careful at grade crossings. |