MOST ACCIDENTS ARE PREVENTABLE

PERHAPS the altimate four wheel drive, this massive Ford Bronco is owned by Gael and Joy Morgan of Quartz Hill, California. On tour for

shows and competitions in the dirt, the Bronco is receiving the once over from employees at a focal brake and muffler shop. The suspension is from a 2; ton military vehicle and both front and rear wheels steer hydraulically. The engine is a competition supercharged Ford 427. Gael built the truck because they do con- siderable driving in the desert and don't like being stack.

NEWS photo Elisworth Dickson

Keeping the odds in your favor

Statistics show that 85-90 -poestent of “all traffic ac-

<idents’ are preventable. According to the British Columbia Automobile Association, drivers can

learn how to avoid accidents in spite of the driving errors of others — defensive driving

is a key to reducing traffic accidents.

“When you drive along a street approaching an inter- section,” says BCAA Dnving Instructor Murray Toms, “ask yourself these two words: what if? Then you will be prepared for the un expected " In other words, anticipate what other motorists and pedestrians might do, and be ready to take evasive action af necessary

Since our cyes provide more than 90 per cent of the information needed to dnve safely and predict the ac. tions of others, Toms says that being visually alert and keeping your field of vision broad is essential

Following at a sate distance behind 9 other vehicles, particularly trucks or vans, 1 an cffective way to a void rear end collisions and sce upcoming potential hazards “You

must sec

trouble to avoid it says Toms

But this oasnt always

cnough Checking to make

sure others see you may be just as important Dastracted

drivers children ot pedestnans may be unaware of your presence Watch others and use cye contact as an indi ation

Let other drivers khoow what you intend to do by using hand signals turn indicators oF brake ap plications well in advancc

Another good way to be seen is by using low beam headlights dunng the day when light: conditions are

poor and at all times on a divided highway.

Moving with the flow of traffic is recommended, slowing down at night when vision is restricted. always be prepared to concede the nght-of-way if it means preventing an accident.

Regular maintenance also becomes part of defensive driving, says Toms. Keeping windshield wipers operating efficiently and headhghts

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Watch for the drunk driver or the driver who is weaving or over-steering and respond with caution.

“When behind the wheel,

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being aware not only of your own movements, but of the actions of others.”

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