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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1917
Page
3
The article notes signals predate civilization with fires and smoke aids, hand signs, and signaled twig arrangements. It compares ancient communications to modern traffic signals, saying coachmen and early drivers used gestures to convey intentions in a rapid, understood way.
Lieut Headly outlines traffic signals and left turn rules to prevent accidents. He argues Congress failed to fund a dedicated traffic detail, urging drivers to use inner and outer lanes correctly to avoid congestion and arrests. The piece cites New York and Philadelphia practices and notes rising summer traffic and potential winter crowding. It praises pneumatic tires from United States Tire Co based on a Packard test drive.
The article outlines district traffic regulations requiring signals when slowing or stopping. It details the proper perpendicularly raised hand sign to alert following drivers, noting its universality and quick effort. It contrasts compliant cities with drivers who watch the preceding vehicle, using a New York Fifth Avenue example of signaling in steady traffic.
The article notes drivers quickly raise hands to signal turns and obey signals briefly but overall traffic rules, especially from a standstill, are poorly observed in Washington. It explains Section 23 requires unmistakable signals when turning and criticizes city driving as difficult for outsiders. The police are not blamed for the traffic situation.
United States Tire Company announces that nobby tread tires on a Packard 1% truck achieved greater fuel efficiency and mileage under harsh conditions than solid tires. After 4288 miles the test vehicle remained in nearly perfect condition as pneumatic tires absorbed most road vibration, under Lieut. J W O Mahoney supervision.
Autorial comments note July 31 marks the boundary between auto years with contracts renewed or canceled. The rush to announce new models fades as buyers treat cars as year round needs. Washington's motor trade is strong despite freight delays, and expectations point to a better year ahead. Drivers are urged to economize, maintain cars, and travel lighter, with road improvements reducing dust and baggage burdens on tours.
The New Jersey rule allows tourists for fifteen days to use home state approved colored headlight lenses, provided they are not glaring. Delaware requires non glaring headlights and does not mandate white lights only. Spotlights may be used to locate road alignments and house numbers without hindering following traffic.
In a series of nine championship races the Hudson Super-Six specials dominated, with twenty two entries and all but one finishing in prize positions. Hudson specials claimed four firsts, six seconds, two thirds, and several other top spots, proving endurance and reliability at high speed. The piece urges immediate purchase while prices are favorable, noting growing demand and limited future supply.
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