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Editorial
September 3, 1930
The Bismarck Tribune
Bismarck, Mandan, Burleigh County, Morton County, North Dakota
What is this article about?
In a midwestern city, police tests revealed 75% of stopped cars had faulty brakes. The editorial stresses motorists' duty to maintain brakes for personal and public safety on crowded highways.
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The Motorist's Responsibility
In a certain middle-western city the police lately have been stopping motorists at random and testing their brakes. The results they have obtained so far have been illuminating. Three out of four cars stopped were found to have defective or improperly adjusted brakes.
It seems fairly obvious that no automobile can operate on a crowded highway with a due regard for public safety unless its driver is able to stop it quickly on a second's notice. Yet here we have the discovery that 75 per cent of all autos lack that essential qualification. It is a disturbing revelation.
Every motorist owes it to himself as well as to his fellow citizens to keep his brakes in good condition. A rapidly moving automobile is a dangerous instrument unless it is under perfect control—and no car is under perfect control when its brakes are faulty.
In a certain middle-western city the police lately have been stopping motorists at random and testing their brakes. The results they have obtained so far have been illuminating. Three out of four cars stopped were found to have defective or improperly adjusted brakes.
It seems fairly obvious that no automobile can operate on a crowded highway with a due regard for public safety unless its driver is able to stop it quickly on a second's notice. Yet here we have the discovery that 75 per cent of all autos lack that essential qualification. It is a disturbing revelation.
Every motorist owes it to himself as well as to his fellow citizens to keep his brakes in good condition. A rapidly moving automobile is a dangerous instrument unless it is under perfect control—and no car is under perfect control when its brakes are faulty.
What sub-type of article is it?
Social Reform
What keywords are associated?
Motorist Responsibility
Brake Defects
Public Safety
Automobile Control
Highway Safety
What entities or persons were involved?
Police
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Motorist's Responsibility For Brake Maintenance
Stance / Tone
Urging Proper Vehicle Maintenance For Public Safety
Key Figures
Police
Key Arguments
Three Out Of Four Cars Stopped Had Defective Or Improperly Adjusted Brakes
No Automobile Can Operate Safely On Crowded Highways Without Quick Stopping Ability
75 Percent Of Autos Lack Essential Braking Qualification
Every Motorist Owes It To Himself And Fellow Citizens To Keep Brakes In Good Condition
Rapidly Moving Automobile Is Dangerous Unless Under Perfect Control