Ontario highway accident reporting system originator recalls
Tom Mahony of the Ontario Ministry of Transportation recalls developing a point based accident reporting system starting in 1947. The program maps 17 OPP districts with key intersections and county lines as reference points and records accidents at or near those points for each 500 feet of Ontario's 13 000 miles of highway.
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Ontario
Ministry of Transportation and Communications
Tom Mahony
MTC
Transportation Safety
Mahony
Ministry of Transportation and Communications Engineers
O.P.P
Transportation Safety Center
Advice to Women Who Drive and Men Too
Dear readers suggest balanced driving safety. Pilot husbands obsess over pre flight checks yet neglect basics. Chicago reader asks if too much caution exists. DeDe offers patience urges safe driving while steering toward gentle persuasion of parents about a racing-aspiring suitor.
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Bob
Old Train Tickets Hint At Vehicle Maintenance
A nostalgic Ride contrasts long railroad tickets with modern car travel as the Car Care Council promotes preventive maintenance. The column highlights oil changes, lubrication, fluid checks, tire inflation, and proper tune ups to avoid costly repairs and stretch a vacation budget.
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Car Care Council
Ontario Design Safer Highways From Collision Statistics
Ontario highway planners use a data network collecting 150000 collision reports yearly. The system codifies data from police and agencies, producing Traffic Volumes and Collision Rates to flag problem stretches and guide major redesigns like Highway 400, Highway 11, Queen Elizabeth Way and Highway 417.
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Ontario
de Valence
Mahony
National Safety Council
U.S
O.P.P
Toronto
Barrie
Queen Elizabeth Way
Ottawa
Care For Your Car Warnings On Engine Misfires And Maintenance
Practical auto tips warn that a miss under acceleration may come from worn plugs due to higher compression. Wipers can be damaged if forced, and wet weather can reveal ignition faults from cracked insulation. Check boots and cables when changing spark plugs and avoid overfilling the battery to prevent acid damage.
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