Show People Cause Auto Accidents THEY ARE caused An overwhelming proportion of them are caused by some hu human human human hu- hu man element Sometimes this human element Involves a dri driver driver driver dri- dri ver wi with th a physical calor or emotional condition that makes him less aless a than Ideal driver YOU MAY think you are In good health You may have an I excellent safety t record vi Yet under certain circumstances it can be dangerous for Y you o u to be In the drivers driver's seat sav sayS If Ifa a pamphlet of the American Medical Association an Doctors agree that the e emo mohe mo- mo stability of ot t the he driver is as important as any sing single factor in maintaining trait traffic i c safety That's why you owe it to others others and and to yourself not to drive when you have serious problems on your mind If you are thinking about thai that argument you had before yo You left your home or office orne office it if youre you're in a depressed or an angry don I y what care what happens care t happens happens' a pp ens' ens mood if youre you're very worried worm about a personal pro problem b 1 e m youre you're better off not driving THE SLEEPY driver causes many accidents In fact a sleepy py dri driver ver is as much of a hazard as a drinking one Dozing at atthe the wheel whee 1 can occur in broad day day I light as well as at night When I making long trips In the summer sum mer vacations soon to come corne rest every two hours and drink coffee or cola to stay alert Next time you feel the le least ast bit drowsy while driving pull pun up and rest u up p. p Research proves that man many medicines not just a few can affect the In way which you ou handle the wheel Certain commonly com coma used drugs such asan assail histamines cold tablets and mild sedatives may dull your reflexes or Impair your our co co- co r ordination S Stimulants ti can make mike makeI I you nervous Tranquilizing zing I drugs can cloud your judgment and interfere wit with h driving skills Consult your doctor about the side effects of an any drugs you take Dont Don't drive until you know that the medicine medicine medicine med med- or drugs you take wont won't affect your driving f IT GOES without saying that r alcohol and gasoline are a dangerous combination You I dont don't have to be drunk to be I dangerous Even a small amount of ot alcohol can impair judgment i and reactions of many persons Driving calls for clear healthy eyesight side vision judgment of distance and the l 1 ability to see well at night I Have your eyes tested reg reg- If you have glasses for lor distance vision dont don't forget y to wear them IF YOU have a nervous disorder disorder disorder dis dis- order or heart condition or diabetes ask your doctor whether you are a safe driver I This also applies as you get 1 older Past 65 reflexes and coordination tend to be a little e slower |