Show CHEVROLET GIVES IDEAS TOR FOR SAFE WINTER DRIVING the proper technique of sate safe winter driving tests rests primarily upon the avoidance of quick sudden according to a moves ot of any kind bulletin issued by chevrolet this week in the interest ot of traffic safety under hazardous toad road and weather conditions modern motor cars are engineered lor year round operation the bul bulletin letAn states and the driver who takes full advantage ot of their engineering refinements can reduce driving hazards to a minimum the principal source of huoh hazards lies in poor tire traction on icy pavements where safe driving depends on the ahoi avoidance dance of any abrupt application ot of either the power or the brake some of the points stressed in the bulletin are A good driver uses second speed extensively in stopping jn in approach ing intersections and in turning corners with the mesh transmission it is simple and easy to shift to a lower speed and maintain control of the car at all times another important point Is to leave the car in gear when slowing down so that the engine may act as a brake cultivate the habit of giving other drivers ample notice of your intention to stop turn or slow down the bulletin continues even though you may have your own car under perfect control the driver behind you may not be so fortunate never permit the che wheels of your car to spin it if it can be avoided spinning wheels may cause dangerous skids and it if they come into contact with a spot ot of dry pave pavement meat and thus gain sudden traction a heavy strain is placed upon the propeller shaft and rear axle good visibility always ot of the utmost importance is assured in winter driving by the use of defrosting units which are available in several forms at moderate cost chains add traction in snow but they should not be relied upon to take the place of sensible driving as a guard against skidding D besides making tor for greater highway safety these suggestions will prolong the life of any car if they are followed the year round proper care of the car in cold weather adds immeasurably to driving pleasure the engine should never be raced because lubricants flow more slowly when the engine is cold and the stress on engine parts is increased 11 |