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Show Twelve Rules Offered For Greater Safety Ar a contribution towards greater " f'1" "n'l "ic"" nlcaant driving con-rfit.ions con-rfit.ions on the Mrtiways of the country his summer, the Ford Motor Com-n- lv has listed twelve rules as sugges-'inns sugges-'inns tn motorists and has distributed them to dealers over the country. Announcement of the suggestions wns made today by Osmond Crowther, Ford dealer in this city, who will dis-olav dis-olav the list prominently in his place of business. "These rules," said Mr. Crowther, "are merely common sense as applied to automobile driving. Every experienced experi-enced motorist knows all of them. It is our hope, however, that by stating t-hom rnnHselv and nosting them where they will come to the attention at-tention of a great many motorists we can so emphasize them as to make a -c?l . contribution towards greater hitrhway safety." The twelve rules are: 1. Courtesy comes first. Consider the rights and privileges cf others. 2. Keen your mind on your driving, and anticipate sudden emergencies. 3. Learn the "feel" of having your car under control. 4. Obey all traffic and parking regulations. reg-ulations. 5. Keep to the right, and comply with road markings and signs. 6. Signal for stops and turns watch the car ahead. 7. Slow down at crossings, schools, df.ngerous places. 6. Never pass cars on hills, curves, c-ossings. 9. Adapt your driving to road condi-t,onsrain, condi-t,onsrain, ice, soft spots and ruts. I 10. It doesn't pay to take the "right of way" too seriously. 11. When you drive, remember the times when you're a pedestrian. 12. Know the law. It was passed f;r your protection. "It is estimated that 20,000.000 per-s-ns will tour on American highways ;bis summer," Mr. Crowther continued. "Precognition of the rights of others will be essential. Many unpleasant-ries unpleasant-ries and accidents will be avoided if motorists at times of close situations, n ;n rwnll t.hpse rules and act accord- irgly. They are the recommenda-' tions of the Ford Motor Company off-red to give greater peace of mind to those who travel by auomtobile." |
