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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1966
Page
11
The Texas Safety Association issues its annual appeal to university and college students to lead on safer driving during the Christmas holiday period, urging responsible behavior and caution on roads.
There are 317,353 students enrolled in Texas colleges and universities. TSA General Manager J. O. Musick appeals student drivers to set an example by reaching destinations safely amid Christmas travel. He notes young drivers are physically capable and well educated on laws, but warn they lack driving experience in bad conditions.
The Texas Safety Association urges holiday drivers to avoid drinking and driving, citing studies that 55 percent of Christmas fatal crashes involve alcohol. Advice covers impairment signs, timing of alcohol elimination, and avoiding drug interactions. a safety push to stay off the road during festivities.
Musick urges beginners to gain driving experience gradually and reduce speed for conditions. He advises thorough safety checks, avoiding overloads and blocked rear views, proper mirror use, ample sleep, and multiple rest stops. He suggests alternating drivers to reduce fatigue.
A paper log soaked in a solution of sulfate and 3 pounds of rock salt in a gallon water will be dried over several days. Once dry, the log will burn with a rainbow of colors as it smolders for several hours.
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