Whitchurch-Stouffville Newspaper Index

Stouffville Tribune (Stouffville, ON), May 22, 1997, p. 9

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f economist sfcntliibdn ftflttsdav nm h9j m wheels photo by sjocrd wittcvctn your first priority while driving is the road pull over to the side when talking on a cell phone avoid road hypnosis take frequent stops while driving loose in the car even on short trips always keep them in a harness that attaches to the seatbelt check your local pet store or depending on their size you can also use a car rying case this can either go on the floor of the back seat or tied what do hypnosis pets and phones have in com mon not much unless youre driving a vehicle then all three can pose a safety haz ard road hypnosis is the feeling you get when youve been driving too long car phone users dont like to admit it but talking on the phone can affect their with high per- formance vehi- concentration cles you can speed up without even real izing it and your attention can become numbed besides risking a speed ing ticket you could be putting yourself and others on the road at risk like to admit it but talking on the phone can affect their concentration your speed is more likely to waver and you may become so involved in the conversation that your dri ving goes on autopilot that means youre less likely to notice possible haz ards like other vehi cles or pedestrians securely to the seat tips make frequent stops remember never put pets in the front seat if you have to break sud denly or if you are in an acci dent the front is where a pet can cause the most dam age your first priority when open the windows to get youre driving is the road fresh air turn the radio up crank up the air condition ing sing or talk to yourself do whatever it takes to keep you alert other distractions pets should never be while car phones can be a handy tool on the road especially if you are in an accident or in some kind of trouble they shouldnt be the cause of the trouble car phone users dont if you find yourself in a long conversation or one that requires a lot of concen tration pull over to the side of the road or into a parking lot if the road conditions or traffic demand your full concentration stay off the phone entirely if you absolutely must talk on the phone while dri ving choose one of the speaker phone models so you can safely keep both hands on the wheel have wellstocked vehicle in case of emergency its remarkable how many motorists depend on the kindness of strangers with jumper cables even as their own backseats overflow with umbrellas and coffee cups for those who spend time on the road an accumulation of gear is inevitable the car becomes a rolling tote bag filled with the things you need to be comfortable and presumably with the items you need to be safe blankets pillows maps a cell phone a firstaid kit and a spare tire all these things need a place in the car a wellstocked vehicle can make traveling move comfortable but there is a more pressing reason to organize a car your life may depend on it six per cent of fatal crashes investigated by police officers show inattentiveness contributed to the crash driving demands your full attention a car with clutter floating around can be distracting and increases your chances of crashing safety should be the first concern in organizing a car a drivers survival kit should be stored in the trunk along with a spare tire and jack to keep things from rolling around organize the contents of the kit in a plastic milk crate or in a heavycanvas bag that fits in the middle of your spare tire in the trunk jumper cables flashlight and fresh batteries o tire jack flare or reflector triangle to warn oncoming traffic of break down firstaid kit fire extinguisher work gloves windshield washer fluid in glove compartment maps or street atlas owners manual repair log in which you record every service performed on your car multiuse pocketknife car registration or copy sunglasses ith v6 power this is the most frequent view of the acura 30cl iosiqo fnn 199730 cl features equipped with 200 hp v6 ovetxlrive automatic heated leather seats bose cd stereo pmoon roof pwindows pdoor locks 16 aboy wheels a disc brakes whhabs dual air bags skle impact protection acura 5100 warranty roadside assistance and fnsw ywrtfy acura maintenance program 48 ma lease thru honda canada rnance inc 5550 cash or trade equivalent oac frt pdi taxes do and gas extra a custom lease is available see sterne acura today for detaas 15795 yonge st aurora grj5 841 1 400 416 3243232 15795 yonge sl aurora since 1987 designed with purpose driven by passion acura 24 month lease loaded with features includes maintenance downpayment1800 freight pdi taxes license admin 1st security required 1997 2 wd l mazda mpv allsport 2941210 passion for the road 5396 highway 7 markham

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