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PAGE 14, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1984, WHITBY FREE PRESS Aâuto iGiuide We have MOVED f ro- 48OuiasSte E to 19 16-SIMCOE ST. 'M., OSHAWA OUALITY USED. CARS Durham Region 43A50 W.hat To Do When An Accident Happens YOU&YÃ"UR INSUR RNCE PRO DODGE Your Local Chrysler.Dodge sales anid service ca~~1Dealer WiFý%ervîce - Thursdaysg,,.§& 209 Dundas St. W. uu,0 (NC) - One of every four automobile accidents oc- curs on a wet, icy or snow- covered road. With thechances ofan ac- cident increasing as driv- ing conditions become more hazardous during the winter -months, Insurance Bureau of Canada urges every driver Wo be aware of certain stops that should be taken in the event of an accident. These include: * Stop, identify yourselÊ and summon aid for any in- jure as required by law. 0 Write don the other driver's name, address and driver's licence number, name of his/her insurance company and the policy number. Many police depart- ments provide special con- venience cards which en- able individuals involved in accidents to exchange this tne of information. M bain the names and addresses of ail passengers involved in the accident and anyone who witnesed the mishap. ATTERSLEy TIRE SERVICE PASSENGER & LIGHT TRUCKS BRAKES SYSTEM 103 Dundas E. 162 King St. E. 66&it6 Oshawa 668-3â6.571-3400 Canada 's best seliing cars keep gettmg better 1985 PLYMOUTH RELIANTý 2 DOOR A À-,.ii LE4D ~WA Y 1985 PLYMOUTH RELIANT 4 DOOR * ~ 1985 PLYMOUTH RELIANT WAGON I. a Teli the basic face to the police oflicer who inves- tigates the accident, but do flot admit to fauit under any circumnetances. Make a note of the officer's name, badge number and juris- diction. 0 Refuse to sign any lia- bility waivers or assur- ances that you are unin- jured since accident in- juries are not always immediately evident. Even if you only suspect you are injured, you should see a doctor. a Take notés on the cir- cumstances surrounding the accident, including time, place, weather and road conditions, any evi- dence of a law violation, ap- proximate speed of both vehicles and other relevant details. : Diagramn the scene- of the accident as accurately as possible, including -the- precise placement of cars and people. e Report the accident to your insurance representa- tive promptly since most policies require such notifi- cation within a specified pe- riod. In order to speed the dlaim settiement, include your policy number and al the details ofthe accident in your report. You should act quickly if you intend to make a daim against your own çompany for collision or accident benefits payment. For colli- sion coverage in particular, this notification cannot be made later than 90 days after the accident occurred. In practice, however, most compani'es will honor a dlaim made after the allow- able period if thereisplausi- ble reason for the delay. Under some circumstan- ces, and in some provinces, a dlaim' againat another driver mustbe nmade within one year; in other cases two years. If you are in doubt, ask a lawyer. The most important thing to remember, how- ever, is that you must make the dlaim yourself. Do flot presume that the other driver has notified his or her company. Your Wheels Go Off The Edge 0f The Road By conistantly being aWare oftraffie ptter- ns up ahead and driving to meet these con-' ditions, you'll be able to prevent your car's wheeis from ever leaving the ,roadway. However, if you do find yourseif in this situation, try to keep calmù and do the following: *Remove your foot from the accelerator. *Do not slam on your brakes. Instead, apply brakes gradually, while maintaining steering control. You want to ease your car to a hait, flot stop abruptly. *After stopplng, and when the traffic flow permnits return your car to the roadway and proceed on your way. When you first find your wheels going off the edge of the road, do flot attempt to cut back quickly and apply sud- den pressure on the ac- celerator. This type of maneuver could possibly turn your car over. Remember, a good defensive driver will always expect the unex- pected. By anticipating emergencies that might- confront you, you can plan the appropriate defensive driving action to take. *STATIONERY 0 ENVELOPES 0 POST CARDS 0 HANOBII 0-LETTERS 0 REPORTS 0 PROGRAMS 0 BOOKLE' *BULLETINS a CATALOGS 0 CIRCULARS ASK ABOUT OUR SPECIAL SERVICES I ~SMALL CAR CENTRE Lube, 011, Flitor & 10 pt. Check-Up $1 3e99 Most Cars & Smali Trucks Watch For Upcomlng Specillsi 30 Euclid St. UNDERCOATINS $5 00Offwîth this ad- " Oi1 sprayed bumper to bumper.underneath car " Undercoating oil " No drippung " Hood & trunk'sprayed " Doors drilled, sprayed and plugged " No appointmemt necessary (SUNNYYS SAS BAR 288BLOORST.W. OSHAWA 43-4141 ma UNITED, A UTO' SALW 666-2323