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Page Two THE NEW BERN MIRROR, NEW BERN, N. C. Friday, December 24, 1965 Minor Driving Errors May Cause Mojor Wreck At least one official of the Department of Motor Vehicles believes that many one car accidents happen when drivers do the wrong thing In an emer gency. Captain Ed Jones, the high way patrol’s expert on police pursuit driving, said that phy sical evidence and statements by witness Indicate that minor driving errors often lead to a major wreck. “It’s not uncommon for even ESSOTANE GAS SERVICE THE PROVEN FUEL PRODUCT HUMBUE OIL COMPANY SERVICE THAT SATISFIES scon GAS COMPANY 221 MIDDLE ST. PHONE ME 74179 % . •Tv '•.V ■■c » t ■ • ^ -.V • • ^ s THANK YOU AND A 4 V* ” 4 A-’ ' . > V •I a-T* & ■'■r: -i'^ ■# r~f-‘ TO ALL OUR FRIENDS We're happy from the top of our bright red stocking cap right down to our shining boots, to have had a share in your Christ mas! Smites and kisses and squeals of joy around your family circle are our best reward for our many long and busy hours spent these post few weeks. «t. ..•i-Jj '. ^ 7^-.- We know... Santa does some times make mistakes on sizes, colors. So please, bring it back for exchange. You'll be happier . . and so will we! P.S. We want to make good Santa's mistakes and we will appreciate your cooperation, so ... PLEASE AAAKE EXCHANGES BEFORE JANUARY 1st. SPANNING TIME .... Youngsters stand behind a re production of primitive man, but focus their attention on an astronaut at the entrance to the lower level of the Borg- Warner Science Hall in Chi cago. Exhibit symbolizes man’s progress in harnessing energy and putting it to work. a good driver to occasional ly let his wheels drop off onto the shoulder,” Jones said. “It Is what he does next that counts. If he follows a natural Impulse to jerk the car back onto the pavement, chances are good that he will lose control and have an accident.” Jones described the correct procedure for overcoming such an emergency. “Concentrate on your steer ing,” he emphasized. “Take your foot off the gas and let the car slow down of Its own ac cord. Or apply the brakes very lightly. “When speed Is sharply reduced, watch for a place with the smallest drop off and steer back onto the pavement.” Jones, whose textbook on pur suit driving Is standard fare lor rookie state troopers, also warns against excessive speed In entering a curve which can literally throw you Into an ac cident. "Your best bet, of course. Is to slow down before getting Into the curve and apply pow er coming out, but 11 you’ve erred at this point, don’t make It worse byslamming on brakes. “Doing that will lock the wheels; you lose directional control and centrifugal force will take over and sling you off the road. “If your speed Isn’t too great, easing off the gas may be enough to regain control. If brakes are needed for more slowdown, hit them In short, fast jabs to keep the wheels from locking.” Jones went on to say blow outs are another emergency which calls for concentration on steering and a gradual slow down. He reminded drivers that In such situations any braking effort will tend to pull the car sideways. “A light brake application can be helpful,” he said, “If you are prepared for the un natural pull It creates. “Keep these emergencies In mind because they can happen to anyone. Remember what you have to do to keep control so you won’t turn a bad predicament Into an accident.” MORSELS The only faith that wears well and holds Its color In all weathers Is that which Is woven of conviction and set with the sharp mordant of experience.— Lowell. An enduring fame Is one stamped by the judgment of the future. That future which dis pels Illusions, and smashes Idols Into dust.—Gladstone. Nothing will ruin the country If the people themselves will undertake Its safety; and nothing can save It If they leave that safety In any hands but their own.--Danlel Webster, 'v. MAY DEEP AND ABIDING JOY BE HIS GIFT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY THIS CHRISTMAS. Hazel's Hair Styling JHeRRIEST CHRISTMAS WISHES TO EVERYONE SWAN-RAWLS MOTOR CO. & SWAN MOTOR CO. RINGING OUT YULETIDE WISHES It’s a real pleasure to wish all our friends the Merriest Christmas ever! Hatem's Shoe Store 20fl Middle St.
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