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COMMON SENSE TIPS

As Canada feels the pinch
of skyrocketing gas pnces.
more and more small cars
are appearing on the roads
Compact cconomy cars are

beginning to out-number
their lavish) gas hungry
cousins

If you have made the swit
ch, you should be alerted to
some = small
precaubons

The main rule to keep in
mind is to drive defensively
With a small car, you often
have the advantage of better
mancuverabiity and shorter

car driving

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stopping distance. Howeyer,
this tends to give the driver a
false sense of confidence.
Remember that a small car
offers you less protection, so
you need to be extra alert.

Anticipate the other
dnver don't take it for
granted that the other driver
anticipates your moves.
Defensive dnving will great
ly enhange your chances of
“Survival” no matter what
type of vehicle you drive,
small or large.

To cnsure maximum safe
ty for yourself and your

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Safety in small cars

passengers, don't tailgate
Remember that large cars
have a tendency to creep up
on small cars since the latter
don't present any visibility
problems to the  vehnicles
following behind.

Its up to you, in’ your
small car to allow a cushion
of space ahead of you for
emergency stops. This will
avoid) chain reaction ac-
vidents and possibly save
you from a= rear-end colh
Ston

A second precaution the

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CELEBRATING ITS 20th birthday, this 1963
Ford Galaxie convertible belongs to Bob
Clarke, an 18 year old North Shore resident.
The car, in immaculate condition, was stored
for 14 years after having been bought from
Dave Buck Ford back when it was the newest
and most exciting domestic convertible on the
road. Clarke has spent many hours turning the
car into showroom condition.

Tiff Trimble
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