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MOTORING. . . .. Certain Vehicles Unsafe Says MTC The following statement has been issued by the Min- istry of Transportation and Communications: As a result of the reports of drivers of certain types of International Harvester light vehicles forming part of the Ministry fleet, an investigation has been made in.to the performance of this type of vehicle under certain driving conditions. This study showed that under severe braking conditions from moderately high speeds, a serious controlability pro- blem developed in some of these vehicles. As a consequence, the Ministry has taken off the road all 1973 and 1972, 1210 Series H.C. Travelall and, Travelette models in its Fleet, amounting to 105 vehicles pending further investigation of the problem. The Ministry has advised the Federal Ministry of Trans- port of this situation since that Ministry, through its Road and Motor Vehicle Traffic Safety Branch, has jurisdiction over the safety of motor vehicles at point of manufacture or importa- tion into Canada. The Min- istry's findings have been made available to them and they have also been supplied with vehicles from the ground ed fleet for test purposes; the Ministry will continue to co-operate with the Federal authorities as requested by them. The investigation conduct- ed by the Federal Govern- ment has now confirmed the findings and they are today publicly soliciting further in- formation about braking per- formance from owners of similar trucks. The Ontario Ministry is acknowledging its responsibility for highway safety in the Province by making these facts known to the public. Tips forTrips Cont. from page 4 the faucets, mothproof or store woolens and turn off gas jets including the stove, refrigerator, water heater, and clothes dryer. Plan your food purchase so you can clean and defrost the refrigerator before departing and leave its door open. Disconnect all electrical appliances, and turn off all but one or two central lights. Leave the shades at their normal positions. Carry as little cash as possible. Nothing can spoil a family's vacation trip more thoroughly than the loss or theft of money. American Express Travelers Cheques, for instance, can be purchased at American Express offices or at banks. and are the most widely used substitute for for currency throughout the world. They are used like money except that they must be signed twice by the owner--the first time when they are purchased and the second when each cheque is cashed. In event that these cheques are lost or stolen, American Express offers prompt refund upon notification 365 days a year. Upon buying them, put the receipt which lists the cheque numbers and amounts in a place apart from the cheques. If they are Isot or stolen, this record simplifies the refund- ing. Au all-purpose credit card can be used to charge a broad variety of services and products, including hotel and motel accommodations, food and drink, transport- ation, car rentals and store purchases. If traveling abroad, a small amount of that country's currency is most helpful upon arrival. Your bank will arrange to .supply your needs. If you carry the American Express Card, it enables you to cash personal checks up to $500 at their offices in every major city in the world. If you're driving,. don't forget your driver's license and see that the others have theirs. Check the expiration dates. If you're planning to drive while abroad, remember to get an international drivers license. If it's needed, you can obtain an extra photograph at the same time as your passport photos. Carry evidence of insurance. Again, check the expiration date and proof of responsibility. Carrying your car registration is usually required by law, and if you're going to the U.S. or Mexico, a copy of your birth certificate is helpful, though not required. Of course. if you go far away from North America, chances are that a passport and associated documents should be obtained during the first planning stages of of your trip. Auxiliary items for auto travelers are a first aid kit, fire extinguisher, work clo:thes (including rubbers and umbrella - mighty handy when changing tires in the rain), blanket and pillow, medicines and duplicate pres- criptions, pencils, stationery and address book. Many a Traffic Briefs: OSL News SMART IDEA Cars left outdoors overnight in a driveway or parking stall should be backed in during the winter months, suggests the Ontario Safety League. Then the engine compartment is more accessible to jumper cables from another car. ADDED SNOW HAZARDS When you are in an area where children are playing in or near the street and the sides are piled high with plowed snow, slow down so you can brake safely if you have to. Statistics show that most accidents involv- ing children at this time of year occur with children running into the roadway, states the Ontario Safety League. Expect the unex- pected - kids on sleds popping out of driveways and sidestreets, dashing out from behind snow piles, etc. CAUSE OF WINTER NO-STARTS The most frequent cause of winter no-starts is loose or cor- roded cable clamps. You can neutralize corrosion, says the Ontario Safety League, by wash- ing with a mixture of baking soda and water. But use caution. Be sure the caps are on tight and the vents covered with a cloth to prevent the soda solution from contaminating the electrolyte. Rinse the solution away with clear water. An inexpensive wire brush tool made especially for cleaning cable clamps and posts is a handy helper to çarry in the trunk. SEE AND BE SEEN The Ontario Safety League rerninds ail drivers that' to see and be seen is a vital necessity in winter motoring. Before you start out, clean the glass of all ice and snow . . that means side and rear windows, too. And re- member to keep headlights clean. Dirty lenses can cut illu- mination 25 per cent. A FIRM GRIP Winter driving is treacherous and requires precise handling contro of your car. If you wear mittens to drive, you may lose your mittens and your life, warns the Ontario Safety League, Driving gloves with fingers and leather palms insure against steering slippage. vacationer has been unable to send a postcard from the Grand Canyon or the Eiffel Tower to friends and rela- tives because he left hîs address book at home. If you are taking young children, advance planning can minimize their restless moments. There are many ways to combat restlessness. For example, pack a sturdy box or drawstring bag with several favorite toys for play in the car. Take a supply of snacks and a vacuum bottle of cool water. Make mid-morning and mid-afternoon stops at an area where the kids can run and exercise with a ball or jump rope. Underway, many games can be played in the car and familiesrcan vary them according to the children's ages and moods. Various "counting-outside-the-window" games can hold attention by assigning one child to watch each side of the road. For instance, in dairy country, count cows (five points for an all-white cow, one point for others). In urban areas, count churches, houses with front porches, etc. Bingo games using license plates of passing cars can be devised. Or word games such as "20 Questions" may appeal to many. Finally, supplies or crayons, c oloring books and playing games such as tic-tac-toe will come in handy. Smart motor travelers avoid heavy weekend and hol- iday traffic--most importantly for safety reasons, but also for the pleasure, heavy traffic takes away from your trip. Better to start early each day. You may gain two or more hours of day-light and avoid local morning rush- hour traffic. Stop for breakfast about eight and in the evening, eat dinner about five and drive on after the home- ward rush is over. But be sure to stop before dark. Service your car in the evening before retiring. The tires are best checked in the morning when they are cool. If you are staying at several places along the way, phone ahead for motel, hotel or other reservations before four p.m. Computerized reservation services like American Ex- press Space Bank allow you to reserve rooms for an entire trip ahead of time, with one free telephone call. If you are visiting a city for the first time, and are .un- familiar with the hotels, resorts and motor inns, the reservationist can help you locate one in your price range. If you want to be near a special area, such as the city zoo for the kids, the computer can search for it with those details in mind. Be as good a citizen away from home as you are in your own community. Don't litterbug; use- your ashtray tissues. and carry a litter bag for candy wrappers and WHITBY FR EE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 1974, PAGE 6 r- CARE is people heiping people If You Drive After Drinking The Ontario Safety League is currently distributing twenty- five thousand booklets, "If You Drive After Drinking . . .," to high school students, in an alcohol and driving education campaign. The material is being distributed through driver edu- cation classes and has been made possible by a special grant from CIAG Insurance. At the same time, similar material has been prepared and mailed to all newspapers in the Province. Straightforward in its appeal, the newspaper panel list legal and social implications that should be considered by any drinking driver. Alcohol is involved in approximately 50 per cent of the fatal automobile accidents which occur in Canada. It also plays a role in causing other types of accidents, in the home, when skiing, snowmobiling, boating and in many other acti- vities. These mishaps bring the total accidental death toll in this countfy to some 12,000, and the injuries to more than four million. The economic loss from accidents is estimated at two billion dollars. MINISTRY OF GOVERNMENT SERVICES ONTARIO mu INVITATION TO TENDER TO LEASE FARM LAND 3 PARCELS CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 200 ACRES LOCATED AT THE WHITBY PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL WHITBY, ONTARIO Sealed Tenders will be received until 3:00 p.m. Toronto Time·Wednesday, April 10, 1974.. For the leasing, for farming purposes only, of certain lands on the north side of Victoria Avenue adjacent to the Whitby Psychiatric Hospital and being parts of Lots 27, 29, 30, and 31, Concession One, Township of Whitby, now in the Town of Whitby. All or any of the three years, subject to the conditions outlined in the Tender docu- ments. Residences and/or other structures are not included. Further particulars may be obtained from Mr. G.B. Wright, Acting Property Administrator, Realty Services, Ministry of Government Services, Ferguson Block, Queen's Park, Toronto, Ontario, M7A INS. Telephone No. (416) 965-4777. Tender documents may be obtained through G.B. Wright or from the Public Tenders Officé, Ministry of Government Services, Main Floor, Macdonald Block, Queen's Park, Toronto, M7A IN9, Ontario. Tender shall be ineligible unless submitted on Ministry of Government Services Forms for this Tender received on or before 3:00 p.m. Toronto Time, April 10, 1974. 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