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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1941
Page
11
The Record promotes a Drive Safely Save a Life campaign aligned with the National Safety Council to curb springtime accidents. It warns of increased traffic on highways, roaming animals, wood wagons, floods, rock slides, and intoxicated drivers while urging constant vigilance and clear thinking to prevent most crashes.
A cautionary note warns motorists to stop at signals and obey traffic laws. Impatience and speeding in city driving cause fatalities, with Death Hills and Death Curves cited as dangers. Drink driving, too, endangers others and oneself. Obey speed limits, slow before curves, stay in lane, and think before accelerating.
The article explains a rule for unguarded intersections: yield to the motorist on your right, proceed if the other driver is on your left, and communicate intent to avoid a crash. It notes the rule is standard in many states and stresses safety over haste.
Chief Tom Summers asked New Mexico State Police to warn drivers about army convoy rules for open highways and city routes. The army retains right of way, drivers must not overtake on hills or curves, and convoys may pass lights and stop signs with escort. motorists should pull aside as ambulances do and slow at intersections to ensure safe passage.
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