BLURRED SCREEN DANGERS

Shannon News, 31 August 1928, Page 1

BLURRED SCREEN DANGERS

The windscreen needs much attention if chiving 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 ear for the sole purpose of keeping 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 typo is useful, too,, but those which work automatically with a touch of a button or. valve will work hour after hour and provide visibility no matter how heavy the rain or mist.