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z THE POST, FRIDAY, MARCH 5, 1954 ‘PAGE NINE
"Real Driving SKI Is Based On Knowledge
Are You “In The Know?”
What are the differences between the expert driver and|10. If steam forms on the inside of the windshield, you
the amateur? F or one thing the expert is really well informed should:
about driving, while the amateur has a great deal yet to learn. (1) Increase your speed by ten miles per hour
Here is a test of your driving knowledge. Based on the (2) Stop every mile and wipe it off (3) Open a
; Knowledge Test for Automobile Drivers published by the Cen- window slightly (4) Wipe it off frequently while
. fu Lod for Satety Education of New York University, it covers a driving | 1
4 Q “few of the many important thin driver must know to be ; $
BE rms 11. When the right wheels of your car slip off the edge
. of the pavement, you should:
Directions: Read each of the following statements care- (1) Slow down gradually until you can steer back
fully. Four possibilities for completing each statement are onto the pavement at a convenient place (2) Turn
L. Sect the one figtyon pk Solplotes the statement back onto the pavement quickly before your car has
most correctly and place that number in the square. lost any of its momentum (3) Apply the brakes
x ; : A ; quickly in order to keep from rolling over into a
L Most fenffic acsldsnis sre he zesulh oft (2) Defects ditch (4) Turn off the ignition, coast to a stop, and
in the Zo (3) Errors in drivers’ judgment (4) Ad- then back up onto the pavement 0
verse weather conditions [J]12. You are driving on a snow-covered road and have to
: ; J make a stop quickly. The best way to do this is to:
TT i rt pe (1) Siam the brakes, on hard (2) Rol down the
ping by: :
| (1) Turning off ignition (2) Pushing the clutch apply the hand brake (4) Pump the brake pedal Od
$ pedal down and letting it up, repeating this several 13. In bringing a car to a complete non-emergency stop
times (3) Driving onto the shoulder of the road to from a speed in excess of 30 miles per hour, you
slow down the car (4) Double-clutching the gear should:
i into second position and using engine compression. {] (1) Depress the clutch and brake pedals at the same
| 3. When sscending a hill behind a transport truck, you mn Ae
sheul): ie far enovsh belitad the fruvk so that it does brake pedals together and then place the gear shift
oot ay your view of oncoming traffic (2) Stay lever in neutral (4) Depress the brake pedal first
close to the rear of the truck so that no other car and depress the clutch pedal later a
from behind can get in between you and the truck 14. Most automobile skids are the result of:
| (3) blow your horn (daytime) or flick your lights (1) Under-inflated tires (2) Too much snow or ice
(night time) to let the truck driver know you wish on the road (3) Over-inflated tires (4) Driving
¥ pass @ Speed up and make a quick pass around o too fast on slippery road surfaces a
the truc
pee BSS 15. A red signal that flashes on and off, on and off,
“ W 4. When driving around a curve on the highway you means: :
iy as att La a aid (1) Stop (2) Slow down (3) Blow the horn (4)
) Accelerate at the beginning of the curve Shift to second gear
apply the brakes just before reaching the straight- A g ; b H
away (2) Slow down before reaching the curve, 16. In preparation for a right turn the most important
depress the clutch, and coast around the curve (3) thing for you to do is: ;
Slow the car down with the engine before reaching (1) Drive in the extreme right lane (2) Check your
the curve, start around the curve, and accelerate mirror for conditions in the rear (3) Blow your
just before reaching the straightaway (4) Start : horn lightly (4) Give a hand signal a oie 0 /
nto he oprve at the speed the car is traveling and 0 17. When driving in a fog at night you will have the best Or 7 ving 788 # on ny reese o
apply the brakes only sary Posse Yui by using hg
5. ing “troll r tracks on a wet street, you (1) The upper headlight beam e lower, or
> ame Sy - passing, headlight beam (3) The parking lights
(1) Turn gradually across the tracks (2) Cut across (4) No lights at all '. ;
fhe frrcks 84 2 wide sage vl Diive on the frocks 18. When driving behind a school bus which makes a sud- Icy streets are much more dangerous than - the first
ore © den stop, you should: vd place, anacondas live in South America, so you're not likely to meet
to cross trolley tracks on wet days Ll (1) Slow down and pass if no children cross the up with them.
6. If the minimum stopping distance of a car traveling road (2) Pass the bus, sounding your horn as you
at 20 miles per hour is 40 feet, at 40 miles per hour it go by (3) Bump into the bus lightly (4) Stop Whereas icy streets are all over the place here in North America,
would be: behind the bus and wait for it to proceed before you : : . ; like blindi
(1) 60 feet (2) T5 feet (3) 80 feet (4) 115 feet OJ start up again 0 in Winter. Winter brings us het nasty hazards, too, like blinding
7. You are driving at the speed limit and a driver behind 19. Your car (A) is being overtaken by another car (B) sieet.and snow and long hours of darkness.
sounds his horn and starts by. You should: on a two-lane road. Just as the overtaking car draws What's the sane way to handle the situation?
(1) Decrease your speed slightly and give way 5 up ra yours, its drives seeing that oe oncom-
i 2) Block him to let him know he is already ing car (C) is near, starts to drop back into line again. ; F des Lol :
oi 2 4 i limit (3) Speed up to get out You can help reduce the danger to all three cars by: We Suggest you winter 1ze your driving thinking, along with your
#6 i © of his way (4) Let him by and then overtake him [] (1) Accelerating (2) Applying the brakes (3) Keep- car. All it costs you is a little thought, which seems a small price to pay
+ iz 3 : h less than day traf- ing your speed constant (4) Blowing your horn as for the privilege of going on living. Just a few things to keep in mind:
8. Night Unflle 1 he fost is puch lass 2 8, Say pte a danger signal 0 :
Bie} Su mgt I hn peor accidents. The main 20. In the situation above (19) you are driving car (C). Drive at slower speeds. Treacherous winter going often makes the safe
reason is: You can help reduce the Vi io all three cars byt speed far lower than the legal limit posted for dry, clear weather.
isibility i 2) Drunken drivers are more (1) Blowing your horn eeping your sp ;
0 Vis po OF walk on the wrong side constant (3) Moving toward the igh of the Fond Use tire chains to increase control of your car on ice and snow, and to
of dark roads (4) People drive faster at night than to scare car (B) back into line pplying the shorten the distance required for safe, sure stops.
: {J brakes J
during the day i ; ; A ; o od Keep bright at night. Winter means less daylight, extra hours of driving
9. For safety when driving through an intersection, you Give yourself 5 points for every question answered cor. in the dark. Make up for it by extra alertness at the wheel. Xeep that
Showa: : rectly. If you scored less than 85 on the test, it would be well ) : : of tealitc urime. Mk headlichts
1) Glance right and then left in approaching the for you to get more “in the know” by reading other pamphlets. windshield free from streaks and traffic grime. Make sure your headlig
intersection (2) Look into the mirror to see how Your state's official drivers’ guidebook, and high school texts are bright and that your defroster and windshield wipers are working.
close you are being followed (3) Glance left wad on safe driving practices will be very helpful.
then right in approaching the intersection K Sioring:
Keep your eyes straight ahead to see what dangers ey for Scoring x 3 Re “The Sign At A Cross Road Means Stop” |
you might face 0 1-3; 2—4; 3—1; 4-3; 5-2 Car In High Gear, Mind In Low Gear EARL'S DRUG STORE
- 3 wo ¢ — ” 7. 1: 81: 93: 10-3: HORACE G. COOK ‘Wh ry 9
6—4; T—1; : : ” ere Friends Meet”
“ou REGISTERED ARCHITECT PRESCRIPTION DRUGGIST
Read The Classified Column 111; 12-4; 13-4; 14-2; 151; LEHMAN, PA. Toler Articles 2nd Gosmigtins
Phone 4-2453 MAIN ST., TRUCKSVILLE, PA.
Phone Dallas 4-6666
“Give the Kiddies a Brake”
CLIFF SMITH GARAGE
ENERAL AUTO & TRUCK REPAIR
CS RECKING — 24 HOUR SERVICE
WE REPAIR ANYTHING
WELDING BODY WORK PAINTING
Shickshinny, Pa. Phone 4642 or 4615
“Stop At All School Zones Please”
HAROLD K. ASH
PLUMBING — HEATING
Bottled Gas
Quiet May Oil Burners
30 N. MAIN ST., SHAVERTOWN, PA.
. Phone Dallas 4-6166
“Careful Drivers
LOUISE'S LUNCHEONETTE
Platter - Home Made Pies - Beverages
Truckers Welcome — Atlantic Gas & Oil
PIKES CREEK — PHONE DALLAS 7-2451
“Don’t Pass Up Your Chance
To Live Longer”
STEVEN'S SERVICE STATION
Platters Luncheons. Sandwiches
Open 24 Hours Daily
MAIN HIGHWAY, SHAVERTOWN, PA.
Phone Dallas 4-9135
“Let’s Keep The Light Green—
Speed Kills”
Circle Cleaning & Dyeing Co.
COMPLETE DRY CLEANING SERVICE
Wool & Fur Storage
MAIN ST., DALLAS Phone Dallas 4-0164
1231 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort BUtler 7-1645 |
“Give the Kiddies a Brake”
DELANEY'S BOTTLED GAS
SERVICE
Pole 123 Alderson, Harveys Lake
Phone 9-2671
“Take Time To Be Safe”
B..L. EYET
WATCHMAKER and JEWELER
Bulova and Westfield Watches
MAIN HIGHWAY, SHAVERTOWN, PA.
Phone Dallas 4-0153
“Use Your Brake Instead of Your Horn”
DIXON'S RESTAURANT
31 LAKE ST., DALLAS, PA.
Phone 4-4126
“Death Still Racing Speed’
West Side Building Material Co.
PLASTER and MASON MATERIAL
PAINTS - ROOFING - INSULATION
ASPHALT and ALUMINUM
262 UNION ST., LUZERNE, PA.
Phone BUtler 7-1812
“The Life You Save May Be Your Own”
TOMMY NOON GARAGE
GENERAL REPAIRS ON
ALL MAKES OF CARS AND TRUCKS
Gasoline - Cities Service - Oils
FERNBROOK, PA. — PHONE DALLAS 4-7621
“The Faster You Drive The Easier It Is
For Death To Catch You”
NELLIE WEST BEAUTY SALON
“Next Time The Careless Driver May
Not Be So Lucky”
HERBERT KEMMERER GARAGE
“Drive With Care Every Where
“Dad's A Good Driver, He Relaxes,
Takes It Easy, Doesn't Hurry”
PIATT'S GARAGE
“Please Obey All School Zone Signs”
ROBERTS OIL CO.
; Open All Year
Where Smart Women COMPLETE REPAIRS ON ALL MAKES Catering to Parties and Banquets Gasoline - Tydol - Oils—Tires, Tubes, Batteries GULF GASOLINE, OILS & TIRES
i Acquire New Personalities OF CARS AND TRUCKS SUNSET _ Complete Repairing on all Makes Cars & Trucks Main St., Trucksville
MAIN HWY. & DRUID HILL, SHAVERTOWN
: Phone Dallas 4-0154
LEHMAN CENTER, DALLAS, PA.
Phone 4-2461
Hillside Ave., Harveys Lake
Phone 9-9141
Front end work—Wheel Alignment
CARVERTON, PA.—Phone Dallas 4-2311
Phone Dallas 4-9301
“The Sign At A Cross Road Means Stop”
HILL the FLORIST
FLOWERS FOR ALL OCCASIONS
322 S. Pioneer Ave., Shavertown, Pa.
Phone Dallas 4-7331
“Drive With Care Every Where”
BRITT'S GENERAL STORE
GROCERIES and COLD MEATS
(Aristocrat Ice Cream)
Sweet Valley — Phone Dallas 7-2302
“90% of Violations Are Due To
Carelessness”
DALLAS DRUGS
PRESCRIPTION DRUGGIST
Next to Acme, Dallas, Pa.
Phone 4-3001
“I Didn’t See The Child
Crossing The Street”
Dallas Trav-E- Lodge Motel
TUNKHANNOCK HIGHWAY
MODERN CONVENIENCES - FIREPROOF
9 Mi. N. of Wilkes-Barre on Route 309
Phone Dallas 4-4632
“Don’t Back Out Of A Driveway
Into Traffic”
JOHN R. BIRKBECK
DISTRIBUTOR OF QUALITY BEERS
465 Main St., Luzerne, Pa.
Phone BUtler 7-7636
“The Life You Save May Be Your Own”
STEELE'S
Route 115 — Near Rickett’s Glen
Fountain & Restaurant
Aristocrat Ice Cream Served Exclusively
MOORETOWN, PA.
Phone Dallas 7-2784
“Walk Safely, We Need Our Beds
For The Sick”
ROOT'S TRANSFER CO.
LOCAL AND LONG DISTANCE MOVING
Agents for United Van Lines
99 Franklin St., Dallas Pa.—4-7257
351 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming—540
“Drive With Care Every Where”
KINGSTON TOWNSHIP
VETERANS ASSOCIATION
MAIN RD., TRUCKSVILLE, PA.
Phone Dallas 4-9275
“Give The Kiddies A Brake”
JIM JIM AUTO BODY WORKS
BODY & FENDER WORK
PAINTING
33 Tener St., Luzerne, Pa.
Phone BUtler 8-2461
“The Life You Save May Be Your Own’
STOOK UPHOLSTERING
COMPLETE UPHOLSTERING SERVICE
Fine Furniture Custom Built
All Work Guaranteed—Free Estimates
HILLSIDE AVE. HARVEYS LAKE, PA.
Phone 9-6416
“Obey All Traffic Signs Please”
“Obey All Traffic Signs Please”
“Now If Your Tires and Brakes
Are Okay, Check Your Steering”
Let's Keep the Light Green, Speed Kills”
“The Life You Save May Be Your Own’ |
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Si ConTmACIORS HENRY S00DMAN FIOBISE WALTER P. SHAVER PHIL CHENEY Er AunaNT
A OE ESTIMATES “West Dallas, Dallas, Pa. MOTOR FREIGHT LINES Service Station To ovine oll
Over 40 Years in Well Drilling Business
IDETOWN, PA. — Phone Harveys Lake 9-6851
Phone 4-6616
83 Pioneer Ave., Shavertown, Pa.
Phone 4-9221
MAIN HIGHWAY, SHAVERTOWN, PA.
Phone Dallas 4-5361
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