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Show Thanksgiving Driving Tips weather bulletins immediately before leaving. Find out from your nearest highway patrol office, motor club or weather bureau the type of weather that can be expected along your route. "Finally," concluded Barlow, "the best advice is to use your common sense. In really severe weather, the sensible motorist will postpone a trip until the worst of the-.storrri has passed. A delay ' of a few. hours or even the whole day could be the wisest decision ever made." avoid mechanical failure on the highway. Make certain that the brakes and tires are both in first-class condition and that the defroster and windshielf wipers are functioning efficiently (check to make sure you have adequate windshield washer antifreeze). Equip your car with snow tires and carry reinforced tire chains in case you encounter severe snow and ice conditions. And don't overlook other emergency gear for your trunk sand or rock salt, a shovel, traction mats, a tow chain or strap, battery booster cables, and flares or other emergency lighting equipment. 2. Check yourself. Schedule your trip so that you will have adequate rest before undertaking a long drive. Try to change drivers every couple of hundred miles, or at least stop for coffee or a soft drink. Drive a sensible distance; don't risk falling asleep at the wheel. 3. Check the weather. While long-range forecasts are helpful, it's wise to check the latest Warning that the first snow storms of the season often hit at Thanksgiving, Leo H. Barlow, President of the Utah Safety Council, urged motorists today to plan ahead for out-of-town Thanksgiving trips. "A skid-wreck could turn a happy Thanksgiving homecoming into a tragedy," Barlow warned. "At the least, a stalled vehicle could mean a serious inconvenience inconveni-ence and expense that could easily spoil Thanksgiving for you and your family." He recommended the following three-pronged check on the essential elements the car, the driver and the weather: 1. Check your car. Be sure the engine is running smoothly to |