W6, Letten> to- L^cuke> U ae4Mii,i 



Skidding will continue as a driving hazard for 

 several more weeks. In the interest of car conserva- 

 tion all drivers are urged to follow these suggestions 

 for safer winter driving: 



1. Check vehicle regularly. Special attention 

 should be given brakes, lights, defrosters, ex- 

 haust system, and tire chains. 



2. Regulate your driving to road conditions. On 

 slippery surfaces even 20 miles per hour may 

 be too fast. 



3. Follow other vehicles at a safe distance. It takes 

 three to eleven times as far to stop on packed 

 snow or ice. 



! 



4. Reduce braking distance 40 to 50 per cent by the 

 use of tire chains on surfaces of this kind. 



5. If vehicle starts to skid turn wheels in the direc- 

 tion of skid. [ 



6. Don't drive when you cannot see. 



7. Slow down at sundown. Use lower headlight 

 beam in sleet, fog, snow or rain. 



8. Give snowplows plenty of clearance. A stalled 

 or standing snowplow is a dangerous obstacle. 



9. Pedestrians and children on sleds should be ap- 

 proached carefully. Their traction is no good 

 either. 



10. On ALL slippery surfaces remember to "brake 

 it gently." 



11. Drive without fear. Your I. A. Mutual policy 

 stands ready to protect your interests should an 

 accident occur. , 



• ► 



ILLINOIS AGRICULTURAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 



CHKACO, ILLINOIS 



