23 - Friday, January 27, 1989 - Nerth Shore News

Be prepared for driving

im winter conditions

THE B.C. Automobile Association offers the following winter driving advice to help motorists have 2 safe journcy:

© Before leaving fer a_ trip, check your brakes, battery, defroster, windshield wipers, tires, exhaust system and anti-freeze.

© For beiter traction, use snow tires and carry tire chains, and reduce your speed when driving with them,

© Avoid over-acceleration, and over-braking. They can cause you to skid on wet or icy surfaces.

@Use ‘squeeze braking’’ to slow down or step. Squeeze down on the brake peda! until vou feel the wheels are about to lock; let up and squeeze again. Move your foot quickly but net hard.

*On long downgrades, don’t ride your brakes. Use second and low gear to help slow the car.

® Beware of icy patches on hills, bridges, shaded areas, underpasses and overpasses.

eWatch for and obey special speed regulations and warnings on road conditions.

® Remember that it takes longer to stop on snow and ice, so allow extra space between you and other cars, and signal your intentions to stop or turn much earlier than normal.

© On long, snowy drives, period- ically check for a build-up of ice or snow under the fenders, which can make steering difficult or even im- possible,

© Brush all of the snow off your car. (including the roof and hood or it will blow onto the windshield) and scrape the ice and snow from

olf you've parked in a snowy area, start driving by pooelerating gently and very graduall:

* A slightly open window will keep you alert and dispel danger

BCAA reaches milestone

THE BRITISH Columbia Automobile Association expects to pass the 500,000-member mark by the end of January.

‘*We are the largest auto club in Canada, and with this landmark achievement, half a_ million members will jook to us for service and representation,” said John Ratel, vice president of corporate and public affairs.

BCAA began 83 years ago, started by a group of Victoria motorists interested in developing their hobby and in helping each other when breakdowns occurred. They soon recognized the need to act collectively to urge the gov- emment to change horse and buggy legislation and to encourage road building.

“The role of the auto club has not changed significantly since 1906,’’ commented Ratel. “Although most members join for emergency toad service, they recognize thc benefit of belonging to an association that represents their interests in matters pertaining to travel, insurance and motoring. As our membership grows, so will our ability to represent the inter-

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from the build-up of exhaust fumes in the car.

© Take along a snow shovel, ice scraper, snow brush, flashlight, booster cables, sand or cat box lit- ter and a tarp for wet weather chain installations.

BCAA also advises motorists to

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