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TERRACE BAY NEWS SAFE DRIVING WEEK Ontario motorists and pedestrians are urged to join their fellow Canadians in supporting Safe Driving Week, sponsored by the Canada Safety Council from December 1 to 7. Special emphasis is being placed on driver and pedestrian habits during this campaign and all Can- adians are asked to participate by practising defens- ive driming and walking during Safe-Driving Week. This means driving and walking so as to avoid being involved in an accident-producing situation despite the errors of others . Safe-Driving Week has enjoyed consistent success during the past 12 years, and has proven its worth because it actually saves lives. In December, last year, for instance, 146 people lost their lives in traffic accidents in Ontario. The average number of traffic deaths was 36.5 per week, but the number dropped during Safe-Driving Week to 28. Ontario's Transport minister Irwin Haskett fully supports Safe-Driving Week. 'The idea is not to seek a mirable of safety for seven days, but to plant in the minds of drivers some ideas that will improve their driving habits and attitudes over a period of time. TURKEY BINGOS Dec. 13 Th = scureiser GUILD HALL (Lucky 13) 8 p.m. adm. $1.50 'EXTRA CARDS 25° Dec. 18 th= st. Martin's HALL Two Bingos - 1/2 proceeds One Bingo - Winner Take All Each Bingo Winner Gets A Turkey. SPONSORED BY THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS. December 5, 1968 "December spot checks, which are carried out by the } | police in some areas continue to remind motorists of their responsibility during the whole of the pre- holiday season, "Mr. Haskett pointed out. "Accid= ents have been reduced where such spot checks are. }|) conducted. Just think how much more the-accident | totals might be reduced if every driver would police | himself and obey the rules-of the road all the time, | not just when a police check is a possibility." Mr. Haskett offers 10 steps to safe driving which J ~ are - Keep both hands on the wheel, firmly, at pos=|_ itions of 10 and 2 o'clock with both eyes on the 1 road; never tailgate - allow one vehicle length for | every ten miles per hour of speed; on wet, snowy or | icy roads, reduce speed well below posted speed limit; always signal intentions in advance; curves require special attention - slowdown before enter- J ing; apply power to wheels gently. Be alert for on=7 coming cars, they often cross the centre line; never | pass on hills or curves; don't drive under the influ- 7 ence of alcohol; keep the car in good operating condition; fasten seat belts and lock car doors! drive defensively being ready for the unexpected, know what to do to avoid an accident - react to time. Studded tires can reduce stopping distance by ]} one-fifth on ice, says the Ontario Motor League. -- Thus, where it would take 50 feet to stop on ice with new regular tires, studs would stop you in 40 -- feet. That differance of 10 feet could be very important. However, motorists should be aware of -- the limitations of studded tires. They have no advantage on snow. And they won't keep the same | bite on ice after they have done 5000 miles, effic= | iency falls off with wear. | The Ontario Safety League asks drivers and pedest- | rians to remember that streets and highways are much 'more dangerous after a thin powdering of snow, or | ice, than they are after a heavy snowfall . a ' on Se Be So Mr a sea ---- ee, May we suggest personalized stationery, playing cards, matches, or a gift subscription to the Terrace Bay News.