ae A YMEE™ PEER Nao VES i OR PT Seg Tae Be sty _ tee ete one ; ai Be 2.8.88, Falatabatebae totes tee Na Nt car atataratetatatatalatatatatatatstatstatatana' snatch etatetsta! ‘THURSDAY, JULY 13, i972. Recreation equipment ‘boat trailer to molor homie - " often the most dangerous traffic :lo be found on .the nation’s. . highways, says Phil. Farmer, Executive Director of the Canada Safely Cou Council.. _IUs not dangerous through design, but through neglect,” he explained, “Boat trailers are a perfect _example,’” he said, :*‘People run them for years without even checking the air pressure in the * “tires or greasing the wheel bearings.” House trailers have an added _danger, There’s always an extra suitcase, possibly a - minibike, camping tools, ‘and. several other. bushels of odds . and ends the tires sometimes end.up supporting double the weighl they were built for. This danger combined with the speed at which such vehicles are often twoed, creates a potentially explosive situation, said Mr, Farmer, : ; “Many people seem to think thal because a trailer is behind _a'car, it can do no damage if something goes wrong. But if a _ lire blows, or a bearing seizes, it can cause your car to fishtail right off the highway.” When planning a vacation this yedr, Mr. Farmer said, you would be wise to set aside same lime to check on the ‘safety of anything you intend to tow -- as- well as checking out the car itself. : “Surveys and studies show that mechanical malfunctions are directly responsible for “nearly 10 percent of traffic accidents. There are about 500,000 accidents each year on. Canadian roads,” more than 5,000 die. “Because of this; the Canada’ Safely Council would like to see compulsory motor - vehicle ‘Inspections in each province,” ' Phil Farmer says. Inspections are compulsory in Nova Scotia, New. Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and British Columbia. Partial systems exist in Ontario and Quebec and . a pilot project i is operating in Manitoba. To fill the gap, the Council each year under takes a safety’ check campaign with an increasing number of garages | across the country,: The council, provides the garages with a check list that'can be filled out by a mechanic in a few minutes, yet gives a good idea of. the vondition of a car. ‘more . than - 175,000 persons are injured and. n ‘THE HERALD, TERRACE, B.C. Quick ‘safety check The following deagnosis ‘can’ be. made by any motorist while cat the sheel of his car, It helps - detect dangerous mechanical ‘faults, each of which cat cause ao ‘fatal or injury erashes ‘if -lett- “umattended, These car ailments ' .can be cured only by competent technicians, The diagnosis has been drawn up by the Canada “Safety Council. ; -.1. . Brake pedal sings to the . - floor under light foot pressure -~ ° a) worn brake linings; b) a leak’ -in-the braking system. .2,.Car pulls constantly to one side when Stopping —. a)wheel -alignment is off; b) brake lining ‘worn bn one side or gil-soaked n one side, both due to wheel - ylinder failure, . -3, Excessive play in the’ steering -- a) worn or faulty’ steering box; b)worn of faulty ~ steering ball joints, lie-rod = ends, relay reds or idler arm, -4, Car vibrates at 50-65 mph --_ a) . defective tires; b) wheel balance i is off. 5. Steering column sbimmies a) at high or low s om looseness in frontend; b) weak .- _ - Of worn shock absorbers: ec): ~ oul-of round tires with some ‘flat surfaces. --. 6. Rear-wheel locking upon | .., light application of brakes — the. . ; filment —~ faulty or leaking oil 7. Poor roadability (re (requiring constant sleering to keep it on’ ‘the road) ~ a): ‘improper tire ‘inflation; b) faulty front or rear suspension, . 8 — Excessive ‘noise or. ‘whistling in the exhaust‘system — ~ the ailment -- a faulty'exhaust system ‘which could lead to - dangerous emissions of carbon ’ monoxide fumes inside the car: 9, ‘Unusual odors ‘inside: the ‘car—a general alarm that all is. . * not-weli with your car and an ° immediate check is required. 10. Directional signal lights : inoperative -- a) bulb. burned “out; b) defective flasher. ; peeds \~: a): -habit: i Council ‘Says .in its’. Tire oO speeds, Driving ‘habits ‘whielt. shorten * the lives of tires are also-unsafe ‘Lhe. Canada’ Safety Education Campaign, oo The eampaign is aimed at “alerting motorists to the need for safe tires of safe diving. “The - ‘following ~ list dangerous driving practices i also “the one. motorists. are ‘ ‘advised by lire makers to avoid “if hey want to increase tire life. Driving. ‘at excessive. 2.° Fast: turns on curves ‘and - around corners, “8. Driving over curbs or other a Be obstruct ions: “Jack-rabbit” starts and oe panic stops, “5. - . Excessive speeds “on "washboard. roads, - “6. Driving on the: edge ot ‘the ‘pavement, . The campaign stresses the need. for. correct tire ‘inflation, regular inspections .of the driver's s 5 contacts with the road “and care in replacement tires. ‘Tires that are too hard or too - soft reduce the driver's control of his vehicle because they're. not running on the full tread, “The right air pressure is-set out ‘in the owner's mamal and ‘in charts distributed widely by the Council in co-operation-with the ‘Rubber Associalion of Canada. You" HAVE A BLOW OUT - Keep a firm and steady grip on the steering wheel - and don't oversteer to correct the swerve or pull If a front tite goes, there - will be a strong pull toward the ' side with the blowout, “A rear blowout lends to cause weaving :- OF the réar end, Above all, don't. Brake. ’ slam’ on the brakes! smoothly - but easy does it. Sudden braking may throw you . ‘iploas a spin of out of control. Get - e -shoulder and’ limp along until you find a place level enough. to charige® the tire Salely.. cot LAC. Ltd. selecting scahtentnne ncaa temageae ‘ a CarvteePe’ ‘a! our, All types Insurance Real Estate © m8 LAKELSE AVENUE, TERRACE. c., - Phone 635-6361 -" * Trans “Canada Credit Corp. and Traders Group Ltd. - Consumer and Industrial Financing ae LAKELSE AVENUE, TERRACE, B.C. .Phone barcode or 435-6310 ms | “West End Store "Open ‘gam. ta §2 pan. : _ 96 .W. HIGHWAY. 16, - TERRACE; B £. 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