Evening Star Newspaper, February 22, 1925, Page 51

HALF TRUTHS SEEN INSAFETY IDEAS Auto Drivers’ Notions of Ac- cident Prevention Discussed by Local Dealer. Complete roversal of the average motorist’s ideas of the fundamentals of satety may be required before any blg progress in accident prevention is possible, according to Rudolph Jose, local Cadillac dealer and stu- dent of safety matters. The first problem, he says, is to make the average driver see that the things he thinks dangerous are not really dangerous at all, and vice versa. In Mr, Jose’s opinion, a reversal of notiens would result in an immedi- ate improvement in the accident situation, thus automatically encour- aging the average driver to seek the truth about safety matters, instead of adhering to dangerous half- truths. “Speed” Tdeas Need Revising. Spead.” he pointed out, “is one of the chiel features of driving which the average motorist needs to revise entirely When he goes fa: he be- lieves that he must give every atten- tion to the road. Then, when he slows down, he feels that it is no onger necessary to be so vigilant. The truth of the matter is t when a driver has to go slow it is usually becauso there is more to look out for, and when there is an opportunity to travel fast there is usually less danger to look out for. “Just as soon as the average driver puts on a set of chains he feels that it is perfectl afe for him to handle his car carelessly As a matter of fact, the real safety feature of chains ies in the driver's willingness to handle his car exactly as though he did not enjoy this protection. Reversal of Views Necessary. “In a sin way it is going to be- come necessary to reverse many of our {deas arding the fundamen- tals of safety. Unless this is done safety work will never make any big Progri Most drivers who are blinded by glaring headlights, for in- stance, condemn the law that allows the other fellow to get by with it But how many of these unfortunate drivers ever slow down or stop, when blinded, as a real precaution against cidents?’ HILLS REMOVE SMELL. Driving Up-Grade .\;i.th Heater On Burns Off Paint. That smell from your new tonneau heater simply paint burning oft the pipes. There is no way that ex- haust gas can come up into the car if the device is properly installed. The trouble with many car owners is that they use the heater just a little at a time and so are annoyed from the paint smell for a longer period than is necessary. The right way is to turn on the heater full, open up all the windows and drive up a few hills. This will get rid of the smell in short order. OIL AT BRAKE BANDS. Oil at the brake bands is a cue to suspect that the differential not only needs heavier grease, but more of it. It isn’t just a matter of stopping the leak and cleaning the brake bands. Reports Prepared On Snow in Roads For A.A.A. Autoists Sl Service Has Brought About Larger Amount of Winter Driving. Local motorists contemplating using their cars for long tours during the remainder of the Winter and in the early Spring are invited to get in touch with the American Automobile Association, Mills Building, to learn whether there is any snow at points on their itinerary and how deep it is, according to Ernest N. Smith, general manager of the association. This extensive service to members, Mr. Smith says, is the result of co- operation among all afliliated Ameri- can Automobile Association clubs, whereby the A. A. A. touring and transportation board is enabled to issue to these miember clubs a weekly report of the snow depth in all parts of the country. Mr. Smith points out that since offering this service A. A. A. clubs throughout the country report a decided upturn in the extent of Winter touring, the service being particularly appreciated by business men who prefer to motor when pos- sible, “By eliminating element doubt,” he explains, notorists feel that they are taking far less chance in venturing away from home in the car during the snow season. They do not have to speculate whether the snow in a locality en route is such as to make the roads impassable. The number of inches of snow on the ground at various points is on record at all the A. A. A, clubs, and infor- mation can usually be supplied as to whether snow removal is a part of the State's road policy where the snow depth would seem to be a problem. “Taken in connection with weather reports and forecasts, the snow depth report on file at the club can be used as a relatively safe guide to those who plan long trips at this season. It is often possible to swing around & Snow area, and it is in showing the motorist how to reroute his tour tha the reports are of particular value.” GREAT ITALIAN HIGHWAY PROJECT NOW FINISHED Milan-Varese Auto Road Cost $70,- 000 Per Mile and Required 4,000 Workmen. MILAN, February 21.—With the aid of the Italian government, the great Milan-Varese automobile highway has been completed, and with the new Year two branches—one toward Como and the other toward Galarate—will be opened. More than 4,000 workmen were employed on the roads, which were built at a cost of about $70,000 a mile, overcoming all dangerous turnings and slopes. With continued government sup- port, the Ttalian Touring Club hopes to see the highway experience in Lombardy repeated throughout Italy and every part of the peninsula opened to the tourist. The wiork has been under the direction of Engineer Puricelll. th TIP ON LUBRICATING. Jack up the front wheels when lu- bricating the steering knuckle bolts. This takes the weight of the car off tho bearings and means that quicker results are had from the olling or sreasing. THE SUNDAY STAR, John Smith and His Car BY FREDERICK C. RUSSELL. John Smith a character whom every motorist should welcome. He is not selfish; rather he is a motoring martyr, a chap willing and glad to have e«ploited, in an interes ng way, his experiences for e benefit of the other 10,000,000 or more members of the motor clan. No. 86—Tackling Sirange Trafe. Smith had always experienced diffi- culty when driving through a eity he was not familiar with. He was always getting into one-way streets the wrong way or making left turns when he shouldn’t. But the other day he came to me with the news that he had suddenly discovered the secret of tackling strange trafic without getting arrested during the process. “I had & little time on my hands when passing shrough one of points on my tri he explained, I hit upon the scheme of deiving around for the express purpose of seeing how quickly I could catch on to the various local rules and regula- tions. You'd be surprised at the num- ber of ideas I picked up in &n hour's time. The first thing I noticed was that it you watch the native drivers and do ‘as they do you seldom go wrong. When at the head of a line of cars 1 was more likely to be puzzled at traffic regulations and therefore more likely to make a mistake. So I made it a rule to drag behind, letting the fellows =who felt at home go first. All T had to do was follow the leader.” Follow the Natives. about one-way streets?’ I “You wouldn't find any local entering them the wrong “What asked. drivers way." That's just the point,” Smith grew enthuslastic. “When I found that no one was doing some particular thing 1 simply made up my mind that if T did it I'd probably be violating some local ordinance. It was the same with parking the car. Instead of looking for ‘no parking' signs I parked where parking was popular and kept away from those places that looked like good luck.’ “I used to say, ‘Well, just look at this—the whole street to myself,’ and then an hour later I'd return to find a tag on my steering wheel inform- ing me that the city gates were open especially the courtrooms.” at do you do when You want to turn left and the officers continu- ally motion you to go straight ahead?” I interrupted to ask. “Do you remember the time you tried to turn left for four straight blocks and then when you found a street where they would let you turn it led to a bridge, where you got lost? Making Left Turn. “I don’'t get into any such pre- dicaments now,” he replied. “When- ever I try to make a left turn in the ddrection’ I want to go I simply go to the next street, turn to the right and come around the block. In a majority of cases you can usually turn to the right on any street that's wide enough for two cars. Going around the block simplifies the whols business and there is no possibility of losing your sense of direction or getting off the track.” “In other words,” I added, “the thought you gathered in your expe- rience is that by taking a little in- convenience as you go along you save " Pay What You Will STUDEBAKER You Can Buy No Finer Car Let’s Try To Explain This Amazing Success The greatest value on the market—that’s the public opinion of the C hrysler, because of the record volume of business it enjoyed in its first year; because of the enthusiasm of its rful records of performance. The advantages the Chrysler Six offers—advantages hitherto owners and its won unobtainable —in performance, ridi economy have proved irresistible. amazing chorus of public aj never before been known in e industry. qualities, style and ey have i oval the like of which has inspired an It is not alone dashi ‘ormance, flashing speed, delightful ridlisnr;oqualities of at;gxggrrifsing nature that have captured the public. Every man who has ever ridden in the C any other automobile keenly appreciates what engineers have accomplished in the performance combined with un uction of su; economy, of riding ease ler and hrysler rlative and roominess with compact design and the conservation of space, size and weight. You will be as eager and asenthusiastic as any to contribute to Chrysler’sgrowing success once you have driven this new of car. Don’t miss a demonstration in the amazing C| H. B. LEARY, Jr., & Bros., Distributors MAXWELL—CHRYSLER Maxwell Showroom 1321-23 14th St. Northwest The Touri Salesrooms Open Evenings and Sundays Car, #1395; The Phaeton, 31495; The Roadster,31625; The Sedan, 31825; The Royal Coupe, $1895; The Brougham, $1965; The | The Crown 19 rown-Imperial, 32195. perial $2065; Al prices f.o.b. Detroit subject to curvent governmens tax. Wearepleased to extend theconvenience et g North 4206 vourself a lot of real annoyance. You go a little out of your way to do certain things that would be sec- ond nature to you in your home town, but it saves you a lot of troubls. I think you've got the right idea about it, but I can suggest a few more scientific thoughts which will not only save you the trouble of being reprimanded, but will enable you to drive through a strange town with- out losing time. Locating Trafic Signs. “First of all, learn to look to out of-the-way places for traffic regula- tion signs. Some cities place them where they ought to be, but in most places they are tacked to telegraph poles, written on the street paving or placed in the center of the block. Learn to look for these signs in {llogi- cal places. “Next get the habit of studying the nature of a city's traffic the moment you enter it. If you watch what they do at every crossing you'll know ex- actly what to do when you reach the street that interests you. “Whether you are permitted to make & left turn at such an intersec- tion is an easy matter to decide if you are wise to the trick of watch- ing the tread marks of tires on the street paving. If tread marks turn to the’left you're safe in following. These marks will also tell you whether you should pass in front of the officer or around him.” “Gosh!” Smith exclaimed in taking his lcave, “the first thing you know I'll be running downtown to drive around trafic for diversion. I've completely lost that fear—or shall I say dislike?—of trafflc. Now that I've made up my mind to make a study of it, driving In strange trafic is like second natire.” It was simply further evidence that as a motorist Smith is gradually get- ting to the top: week—"The Neglected Emer- gency.” (Copyright, 1925.) i AHEAD OF ONE'S SIGHT. That a corner will always be reached sooner at night, or will seem to be, is evidence aplenty that most people exceed their eyesight in night driving. Plainly a case of outdriving vision. Automobile Salesman to Sell Stearns-Knight Cars Commission with drawing account, must be experienced and furnish best of reference. Apply Stearns-Knight Motor Co. 1601 14th Street N.W. Chrysler Showroom Gen. Office and Bervics 1612-22 You N.W. WASHINGTON, D. U, FEBRUARY 22, Drivers Who Have Eyes But See Not Hit in New Order Keep Looking at Road, Says Maryland Motor Vehicle Commissioner. BALTIMORE, February 21.—"Keep your eye on the road.” This is the warning issued to motorists by E. Austin Baughman, Maryland commis- sioner of motor vehicles, who recently instituted eyesight tests for applis cants for driving licenses. Many drivers who have perfectly normal sight may, unless they prop- erly exercise that sight, prove serious menaces to themselves and to other users of the highways, according to Mr. Baughman, and consequently he has issued a series of “Don'ts” for motorists, calculated to minimize the number of accidents. Col. Baughman says: “Don’t star-gaze. “Don't day-dream. “Don't try to watch pedestrians on the sidewalks. “Don’t carry on a conversation with passengers in the back seat “Don’t let the scemery ma forget you are driving a car Too much emphasis cannot be placed on the necessity of motorists actually “seeing” when they are driv- ing, according to Col. Baughman. Sight is not altogether a matter of optics, he says, but largely a case of concentration. The careful motorist uses his sight to see the things that will make for safe driving. ke you ONE WAY TO SAVE POWER. If you have no occasion to the car standing around in the cold and are thus not using alcohol in the radiator, it is permissible on many makes of cars to remove the fan belt when the thermometer is low. Not only will the engine benefit by run- ning at a more normal temperature, but the release of the fan will lighten its burden. FEvery saving in power is doubly valuable in Winter. leave | 1925—PART 3 DELEGATES NAMED TOTOURISM PARLEY A. A. A. to Be Represented at Council Meeting Next Month in Paris. American delegates to the Central Council of Automobile Tourism, to be held next month in Paris, have been named by the American Automobile Ascoclation. They are Cortlandt Field Bishop, chairman of the international relations committee of the American Automobile Association, and W. F. Bradley of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Association. Chester Lloyd Jones, commercial attache at the American embassy in Paris, has been appointed by the State Department as the Government's representative. Problems Up for Discussion. Many problems affecting thousands of Americans who either take their own cars to Europe or hire cars dur- ing their stay abroad will come up for consideration at the conference. The American Automobile Association was invited to participate as the larg- est organization of motorists in the world and as the body most familiar with the problems of Americans mo- toring in Europe For many years the American Au- tomobile Assoclation through its for- eign office at 501 Fifth avenue, New York, and through its facilities at pivotal points in Europe, has acted as a clearing house for American tour- ists taking their own cars to Europe Last year more than 1,000 cars were shipped abroad by this office. The number shipped is increasing every vear because Americans going to urope for an extenced trip find it cheaper to take their own cars than to hire. Question of Interest to A. A. A. One of the questions in which the American Automobile Association is taking a keen interest is the re- cent action of the Grisons Canton of J» E will be open all day Monday, February 23rd. THE OIL-RITE COMPANY, INC. Experts in Lubrication Rear 1720 15th St. NW. WV ' E do no repair work—we have noth- ing to sell—BUT we can take that squeak out of your car Potomac 1565 North 1716 Switzerland in closing it up to auto- mobile traffic. St. Moritz, a favorite playground of many Americans, fis located in the Grisons and unless the federal Parlisment reverses the ac- tion of the canton Parliament one of the most attractive spots in Furope will be closed up to motor tourists this season. The farmers of the canton, who out- voted the hotels and their attaches on the question, were actuated mainly by the fear that the maintenance of the roads would ‘Involve too heavy a tax, although since the action was taken, it s reported, prices for farm products have fallen off and the in- dustrial life of the canton in general has suffered. SEEN AS “ANNOYANCE.” | Motorist Advised Against Adding | Alcohol to Cooling System. | { | Adding alcohol to the cooling sys- tem is often an annoyance, because, with the system filled, it is necessary | to drain off some of the old water| and alcohol selution. With cars, draining the cooling system is a man’'s job, and where this is the case it is a good plan to remember to | add fresh alcohol on days when you| forget to uncover the radiator core| in time to prevent boiling over. After | the system has ejected a couple| quarts of the old solution through the overflow pipe, the average driver | fills up with water and misscs & §0oé | to opportunity himselt trouble. save some | HELD TROUBLE SAVER. Hand Control of Throttle When Warming Up Engine. That hand control for the throttle can be used as a trouble saver, pa ticularly when warming up the en- gine before starting off on a cold morning. When you use the hand control you have a better conception of how much gas you are admitting to the cylinders and what speed the engine is running. You will bo care- ful not to race the engine. In etep- ping on the accelerator, on the other hand, vou are v likely to be run- ning the engine at too fast a rate of speed, particularly if it tuned up and quiet Westinghouse Air Springs Sales and Service Sheehan’s Garage L St. Near 19th N.W. Sheehan’s Quick Service AUTO LAUNDRY L St. Near 19th N, Franklin 5617 CADILLAC SERVICE E\'ER\' purchaser of a motor car owes it to himself to use keen business judgment to insure himself of getting the best value, regardless of the price he desires to pay for an automobile. Because of the fact that most people do this, Buick many years ago won its high standing in the and continues to ma automobile industry intain that standing vear after year. Buick has everything to gain by having motorists examine the Buick carefully and compare it with other cars. In fact, it is because so many people do this that Buick has become known as the Standard of Comparison. STANLEY H. HORNER Retail 1015 14th St. Dealer Main 5296 The Fastest 1000 Miles Ever Made on Wheels! Stock Chandler Does Distance in 689 Minutes, Av per Hour—a New World’s Record Faster Than Air Mail! “The Air Mail leaves New York at 10 A. M. Eastern time and reaches N February 4th, at Culver miles in the elapsed time of 86.96 Miles City, Cal, a stock 6!;9minwu,54 Chandler sped 1000 seconds. According to all available records, this stands as the fastest thousand miles ever made by any amtomobile —including racing cars. From start to finish, there were no tire changes « adjustments—the only stops being for fuel and oil replenishments. At the end of its heroic exhibition, the car was turned over to Harry Miller, the noted racing car builder. He has certified it as being a stock model in every respect except for its higher gear ratio. San Francisco the following day at 5:45 P.M. Pacifictime. Time 34hours, 45 minutes. Distance by air 2,722 miles. Average speed 78.33 milesan hour. Thisisthefastest mailschedule intheworid—and the Ch: ndler'saver- age speed was 86.96 miles per hour! THE CHANDLER MOTOR CAR CO. CLEVELAND of and JUSTICE MOTOR CO. FRANK N. JUSTICE, President 1515 14th St. N.W. Franklin 5174 CHANDLER nor mechanical ‘This electrifying feat—unequalled ir all automobile history— represents the culmination of Chandler’s notable series of performance victories. Built to master a mountain, the Pikes Peak Motor has now shown itself a master in every phase of performance. hem-bre-k-i‘:;nen answering to dusk at a speed. But any car that can survive such a terrific test must be a2 marvel ineering and construction —must carry maintenance costs along with its dominant performance! er to the ing, searching, wide open Mm‘:hmn:lefivm dawn an assurance of long life