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06 INCLINE TO THE RIGHT CH. XIV 



then be taken to slip along past the vehicles which 

 are in front, whereas if the coach is far over to the 

 right it will be hopelessly hemmed in by the vehicles 

 about it, some of which may be going at a walk. 

 In driving through very crowded streets, this is of 

 the utmost importance if time is to be made. 



Of course the side of the road just mentioned 

 refers to America. In England it must be reversed. 

 In France it is the same as in America. 



In turning - out, when meeting another vehicle, the 

 right hand should take hold of the off reins, with the 

 third finger between them, about six inches in front 

 of the left hand, and then be drawn toward the left, 

 while at the same time the left should be allowed to 

 go forward somewhat, so that the hands nearly 

 meet (Fig. 133). 



If the right hand is moved outward or away from 

 the left, it will inevitably pull the reins out of the left, 

 so that when the movement is completed, the reins 

 in the left hand will not be even, and will require 

 re-adjustment. 



This is a mistake that the majority of beginners 

 make, and it is a serious one. If the right hand is 

 not fully six inches in front of the left on the reins, 

 it is more liable to pull them out. 



The reason for letting the left hand go forward is 

 that the pace shall not be diminished, as will be the 

 case if no rein is given to compensate for the pull. 

 In fact, it must be remembered that the horses 

 should be permitted to go to the right, instead of 



