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xvweed 04 Nearly six million recrea tional vehicles trailers trucks campers and motor homes are on the highways and campgrounds posing safe ty hazards whether parked or rolling amid superhighway traffic The Department of Safety and Research of the Combined Insurance Company of America reports that carelessness ig norance improper handling and just plain negligence are the causes of many accident in volving these homes away from home Overloading driving too fast failing to signal when changing lanes poor maintenance and speeding are just few of the major causes given for ac cidents involving recreational vehicles Familiar site The storms brought out the best and worst of human nature Neighbors pitched in to help others get cars moving Elsewhere in the city tired frustrated rescue worker went berserk and attacked stalled cars with his buildozer Car malfunctions cause 10 per cent of accidents The Canada Safety Council sponsors the car check campaign as part of its overall accident prevention activities Surveys and studies show mechanical malfunctions are directly responsible for nearly 10 per cent of traffic accidents The magnitude of this figure becomes apparent in Canadas ac cident statistics which show that more than 6000 people die 200000 are injured and there are about 600000 total accidents on public roads every year It is up to owners to keep their vehicles in safe operating con dition whether or not there are compulsory check lanes or com pulsory periodic inspections Keeping the vehicle in topnotch operating condition is especially important in emergency driving situations where ther is no leeway for anything but the best performance both by the driver and the car You are encouraged to ask for the Safety Maintenance checks Obvious faults such as defective lights and brake failures can be detected easily by the motorists themselves There are numerous other items which if not checked in time could cause accidents Some of these are brake drums and linings disc brakes master and wheel cylinders leaks ig nition points plugs and harness steering box and upper and lower ball joints wheel alignment and wheel balance good road test can be helpful in safety servicing There may he small charge for these extra Items aeruaaaosnaxnr ahead unprepared BARRIE SERVICE CENTRE Now features modern uptodate Locking Fast Forward Rewind AocalDx senSiiVIIY FM Tuner Sensitivity less seecfion than 15V tor SN 30 dB J°mPr°°f Audio Amp Output power Mechanism 4Wchannel RMS at total harmonic distortion Adlusable Shahs 7Wchannel peak audio power American Car ELECTRUNIC Custom Mount EIFIIGXIHEESANAUSIS Nosepiece EXHAUST SYSTEMS MINOR 0R MAJOR TUNEUPS ALTERNATU RS This and other ROADSTAR Auto mm HADIATUR SERVICE Units flVflllflble CE VALVE mes 0AUT0MATIC TRANSMISSIONS AUDIO CORNER 66 Dunlop St 000 7269271 Open days weak 7283343 Hayfield 5c Infield Mel comes to preparin Mishaps and disasters on campgrounds and in trailer parks are often caused by careless smoking improper maintenance and use of elec trical appliances outlets and stoves and failure to carry safe drinking water Trailers have been known to roll away to tragedy because they were not anchored properly at night The Recreational Vehicle In stitute the Federal Depart ment of Transportation and the National Safety Council joined Combined Insurance safety ex ponents in urging more care in the operation and use of recreaional vehicle for the safety and pleasure of others as well as of their owners Here are some suggestions carefully with bulky or heavy items secured so they cannot CHECK OUT EVERYTHING ROSS ROLLS Shell Service Station and CAR WASH Dont let Mud and Road Salt ruin your Car Use our fully automati CAR WAS Regularly 281 Dunlap at Anna 7287128 Hr 3tho eXaminer Thursday Oct 25 1979 7A Nearly sixmillion on road Rec vehicles need care slide during suddentum Stay within the recommend ed weight limit Maintan the vehicle properly especially checking spark plugs points exhaust system and lubrication Keep your tires in balance and make sure they are the right size for your load Drive at slower speed than you would in passenger auto keep to the ight except absolutely when it is and always slow for turns Be especially wary on windy days for many recreational vehicle has hoped off the road in stiff breeze Make sure that trailer hitches are tight and safety chains are secure Install special device to apply the trailers brakes if it separates from the towing car Leam and practice safe ty rule governing trailers necessary to pass use out side mirrors to check the traf fic behind and signal clearly when changing lanes Show consideration for the driver behind you by using past when the road ahead is clear Allow extra room for turning changin lanes and sto in hand signal to wave him Dont overlook even the smallest detail when it your car for the winter driving Even the smallest detail can cost you when youre no Be Ready for Winter with our FALL SPECIAL Lube Oil Filter Brake 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