B4 - Wednesday, July 25, 1984 - North Shore News BE auto <= NEWS photo Stuart Davis WHILE DRIVERS are often held to blame for pedestrian accidents, the BCAA points out that children and parents have a large role to play in cutting the number of traffic deaths. Caution at intersections, like that displayed by Arden and Danya Fowler, is one way. HELP THE KIDS Dealing wi th the child death rate ACCIDENT STATISTICS show that children between ages {wo and six are more likely to die in traffic ac- cidents than from any other cause. In British CohumDia, Motor Vehicle Branch records for 1983”show that 306 pedestrians under age 10 died or were injured in traffic accidents. To help ensure a safer sum- mer, BCAA has undertaken to help parents better under stand the limitations young children have regarding traf. fic. A young child’s ability to think logically, discern where sounds are coming from and determine which direction objects are Moving ts under developed. Usually children under six are farsighted, their side vi fron is not well developed, hei eyes ate not well Coor dinated and focusing takes longer than tt does for adults Height also impairs their vi- sion. All these factors, com- bined with a short attention span, give them a vastly dif- ferent view of the world. ‘All these factors give them a vastly different view of the world.’’ lf allowed complete freedom, youngsters wall act beyong their capabilities They tend to fun across streets, play in driveways and streets and, in) general, disregard traffie Beth Tetzel of BO AA beheves the most etfective method for helping chaldten develop safety habits telies on learning by doy and the repetition of super ‘aes e ete ee ele ene ee ee eee vised experiences. BCAA’s advice for parents teaching youngsters is: *In explaining traffic hghts, be sure youngsters understand that even when the light turns green, they must look for cars that might not stop. Explain that cars may also turn onto the street they intend to cross. *Pointing out where the yard ends and the street begins helps make it clear where the pedestrian’s ter- ritory ends and the car's begins *Make a habit of stopping before you cross streets You may not meed to do so, but children need to develop the habit of stopping and looking in’ both directions before entering a roadway When they beheve they must stop. tt helps prevent ‘darting out’ Dehasior that all too often proves fatal Drive Cool this Summer North Shore _ RAD FLUSH The NOR EST MICRO FLUSH cleaning system Is the only safe and sure way to thoroughly clean your car's cooling system Flushing with plain water will only remove old coolant and loose particles of rust and scale. Our six-point RAD FLUSH SPECIAL will help prevent overheating problems during your summer driving $3995 PLUS PARTS X JOHN LOCKWOOD AIR CONDITIONER CHECK-UP Our 12-point service check of your cars all conditioner ts a complete inspection of the entire system including discharge and evacuation to remove any built-up moisture and recharging as required $ 425 PLUS FREON Radiators Waterpumps Heaters Air Conditioners Gas Tanks fast Drive in Service Since 1952. BCAA Approved NOR EST RADIATORS 1175 West 14th, North Vancouver 984-0374 AUT OGUIDE Repair & Restoration t . : a : : . (TE ee ee f = : ede eon Ne at Ee a ’ TN “af vo aa He ae Toate See os yey ‘ . ” . 2. : CoN ee, ’ . ee 2 7G an NT A a Nowoue . : . - . ’ . - om . a e ‘ o st . Ne . ay 7 . ¢ a” t “ - : “Ga . . : vo Adee Tal I Ne OR 4 : oss eet tee < OT pas, .- , a Se aie ; : LO “ATTENTION ALL COMPLETE CAR CARE . o> - . _ a wv Sey a a . x wyee nl” - . ‘ . ’ ’ me . . Peep me OY me ar, “Pa wk vee NO: _* EAN oot a ~Y toe ~ yt oye ths 4 NORTH VAN UNDERCOATING FORD & MERCURY OWNERS We repair all makes & models “a Tune ups Transmission Alignment LTO WHY PAY MORE?? We re the Protes sorrel Brakes Clutches etc Free estimates > yee I Me Grssirbesss a ° Mechanical Tree courtesy cars available $20 Stearn eaning $O5 bt wt, t . . . : . . : $65 Sten girs $145 “seappere Pree ‘J ° Repair & Restoration Pac tory tratine d tee nic fans $95 (dre dere ‘ salen, $35 ae are ¢ Rust Check interior clean up and shampooing 365 Open Saturdays trom 800 am ‘tH 200 pm 987 4ATT Up erdaser patiepee Fagg Bul tevernsh -— owner operetor 1311 Pemberton Ave North Vancouve: SERVICE RITCHIE centre 1525 WELCH ST. NORTH VANCOUVER [- 987.7111 BCAA APPROVED /. * Transmission repaus 717 W ibth NV 980.7413/9 ey RE RN 8O 7414 ‘ Ley re ae ‘4 ~ : ‘ : ss way fe Nee , ‘ ‘ _ . oe ett PE yg FR ees