DRIVING DANGERS.
BLURRED WINDSCREENS. The windscreen needs much attention if driving dangers are to be eliminated. Dust on the glass has a dangerous effect in night driving, and when the sun’s rays are on the screen. It is surprising how fine dust destroys visibility, due no doubt to the minute particles acting as microscopic reflectors. Dust on the glass is particularly dangerous when roads are fringed with trees and when headlights are dimmed. A silk duster should be carried on the car for the sole purpose of keening the windscreen in proper condition for safe driving. It is well to remember that the slightest cover of dust may reduce visibility sufficiently to cause an accident. Windscreen wipers of the automatic type, when operated off the induction pipe by suction system or electrically, are indispensable. Anyone who has not fitted one cannot appreciate their usefulness and comfort. The hand-operated type is useful, too, but those which work automatically. on a touch of a button or valve will work hour after hour and provide visibility no matter how heavy the rain or mist.
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Putaruru Press, Volume VII, Issue 286, 2 May 1929, Page 7
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