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[[start page]] Safety Rules for Pedestrians. (Copyright, 1922, by E. Edgar Miles) Cross only at cross walks. Wait for the signal of the traffic officer. Look to the left until half way across; then look to the right until you reach the curb. But always glance both ways. Remember that it is dangerous to turn back, you might get hit by a vehicle that has started to pass behind you. The driver supposes that you will keep on when once you have started to cross the street. If obliged to turn back before reaching the opposite curb, stop at the middle of the street. That is a sort of safety zone, although vehicles may be passing in both directions. Remember that it is dangerous to run; drivers cannot guage hasty, irregular movements. Keep to the sidewalk whenever possible to do so; there is always danger in the street. When walking along the highway at night use the left hand side of the road, and you will not be run down from the rear. People walking together should all keep to the same side of the road, and not compel a driver to pass between them with no chance to pull to either side. Keep your eyes and ears open, be alert and use good judgement at all times. There are just two classes in the automobile world, the quick and the dead. On the approach of a vehicle step clear out of the road or walk to the extreme edge until it is past. Be sure to do this when vehicles are about to meet or pass each other near you; give them plenty of room. Do not contend for your right of way, Remember what happened to Walker Gray, "He was right, dead right, as he strode along But he's just as dead as if he'd been wrong." Teach your children to observe these rules. Teach them the danger of stealing rides, of darting from the curb or from behind vehicles, and of playing in the streets. You have no time for a funeral in your family. [[end page]] [[start page]] Safety Hints To Drivers. By an Old Hand at the Wheel (Copyright, 1922, by E. Edgar Miles.) Equip your car to meet all traffic regulations. Obey all traffic rules. Keep your car in perfect running order. Be doubly sure that your lights are correct and your brakes strong. This is a vital matter in which neglect is little short of criminal. Carry liability insurance. Spy the cop and respect his orders; don't talk back. Obey all mechanical signals. Keep your head in times of stress. License and registration,-are they always producable on the instant? Drive right; don't keep others guessing what you're going to do. Don't be fitful, speeding up and slowing down without cause, to the annoyance of others in the rear; set an even pace at the right speed. Do not zigzag nor veer to the left; be on your job and attend to business. Do not drive too slow; there is danger to others in passing you. Do not pass another on a curve. Do not pass unless you see a clear road ahead. Take no chances; better live and let live to a good old age. Do not cut in suddenly as soon as you have passed another car, An act of this kind is unfair as well as dangerous. After you pass, drive on; do not make others eat your dust for long. Slow down immediately on signal and let another pass. Wave your hand to let him know the way is clear. Never speed up to keep another from passing; give him all the road you can. Trucks, slow coaches, teams, please keep to the right; don't make people wait for the road. Stop only where you can be seen from either direction. Get away out of the road for repairs. Be cautious in rounding a curve; you never know what is ahead; keep to the right. Sound your horn. Keep your car under control; don't hurt the other fellow or let the other fellow hurt you. Slow up a bit when meeting another car and at crossings and curves. Dim your lights and slacken speed when meeting at night.
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