CAA offers a few travelling tips for you and your car IF YOU have prepared your car properly, it is ready to face the rigors of a long holiday drive. Or you may choose to fly or ride the rails, and rent a car when you reach your desti- nation. ‘:In either case, here are a few ‘ideas that Canada’s largest travel * facilitator, the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA), wants to share with you to make your driving experience a smooth one: « WHEN YOU DRIVE: * Drive carefully. Accidents can happen anywhere at any. time. Responsibility cannot be left at home and unfamiliar roads pose more dangers to you and your fami- ly than roads you know well. Practise defensive driving; ¢ If a service station attendant tells _you there is something wrong with - your car, be wary. CAA clubs have ‘uncovered several claims by “unscrupulous garage owners. Look for CAA‘ or-Anicrican Automobile ’» Association (AAA) approved . “AARS” facilities to verify any . Suspected problems; “-e. Be sure to wear your seatbelt -and ensure ‘all ‘passengers are appropriately buckled up; - + Fight road fatigue by stopping frequently to stretch, keeping. your: eyes moving.or switching drivers; © behind them, signal when you plan to pass and wait vatil there is more than enough room to pass. Trucks can sometimes be longer than they appear; « Keep your gas tank at least half full at all times. _IF YOUR CAR BREAKS DOWN: * Pull your car over as far as possi- ble away from the traffic stream; * Turn on your four-way flashers and open the hood to signal dis- tress. Always exit from the passen- ger side; * Try to stay with the vehicle, par- ticularly at night or in bad weather, when oncoming traffic may not see you walking on the shoulder of the road; If you must walk, write down your name, date, time you left, the direction you headed and what you are wearing, so that law enforce- - ment officers finding your deserted car can match you to it; * CAA members are well-covered - ‘for roadside assistance in the United States ‘and Canada by call- ing AAA or CAA. If you are not a member, choose a CAA/AAA con- tractor. While in Canada, dial CAA - free of charge on your cellular ~ phone; . ° If your car needs repairs while away from home, ‘look for the CAA-approved “AARS” sign in Canada or. the AAA-approved “AAR” sign in the United States. ; REGENCY MAZDA (NORTHSHORE) 711 West 14th St., N. Vancouver ‘SERVICE DEPARTMENT PHONE FOR APPOINTMENT 987-4458 OPEN 8AN-SPM MONDAY THRU SATURDAY | * Once: familiar:with locat traffic regulations, ‘obey. them. Legal has- : les, especially. i ina foreign country, ‘can, casily,ruin a vacation: CAA members are protected with‘a‘U.S: ' bail: bond and arrest bond for auto-': -related offenses only 2 ‘Re ember, that riding i ina towed’ is prohibited i in’ most _duris- diction: in North: America; ! : « Play-it'safe.with big trucks on the; highway. Keép‘a‘ safe distance’ CAA members ‘are protected ‘against unsatisfactory service. RENTING A CAR:: ; * A vacation is better planned and |, costs are easier controlled by arranging your car rental from ‘Canada; = _ © Ifyou are a CAA member renting - a vehicle from Hertz, show your, CAA membership card for a special discount r2 rates fo N/A Standard a Standard [____ Standard | Height Adjustable Onl [Standard | N/A —-—-— Sandan _______Opfgnal___ Standard Standard 5.8% 2-year Leasett Alloy Wheels : Power Driver's Seat Power Passenger Seat Front Anti-theft Alarm Auto Temp. Control Air Conditioning 3 Year Cumplete Vehicle Warranty Major Component Warranty __ With our 5. 8 % financing, you can save up to $2, 033 (compared to the 9.5%* aver- age bank car loan) when you buy a specially | priced 1994 Maxima GXE at» $24,488, CAREER IN AUTOMOTIVE SALES REGENCY PLYMOUTH CHRYSLER NORTH VANCOUVER is presently accepting applications for a retail: “sales position. While sales experience would be an asset, it is not required: WE WILL TRAIN. ‘with our 24-Month No-Nonsense Lease or LEASE for $449") mo. BUILT FOR THE HUMAN RACE . Ifyou like people, present yourself well, and consider yourself articulate, we want to talk to you. REGENCY NISSAN (NORTHSHORE) 1160 Maarine Dr. North Vancouver D6127 985-9311 | Gnatnantent fiittere tt and teense ested. then "a Cary 1 Vea ie rat trademarks of Honda Canta bie aid wee Cunnada tte respective. Please call George of Lance for an interview. . Tel: 980-8501.