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Domestic News
December 24, 1926
The Ely Miner
Ely, Saint Louis County, Minnesota
What is this article about?
Commentary on the prevalence of automobile accidents and near-misses, urging precautions for pedestrians, parked vehicles, and horse teams at night to reduce risks on highways.
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People are shocked by the number of automobile accidents, but if a record was kept of the number of close calls—accidents avoided by a matter of inches—they would be appalled. People who insist upon their right to walk along or stand upon the heavy traffic roads at night take big chances.
Drivers facing the glare of oncoming headlights cannot see objects immediately in front of them. If you must walk on the highway, walk on the left side and face the traffic; if you must park, park on the extreme edge and keep the tail-light on; if you must drive a team at night carry lights.
These precautions won't eliminate accidents but they will prolong some lives.—Ex.
Drivers facing the glare of oncoming headlights cannot see objects immediately in front of them. If you must walk on the highway, walk on the left side and face the traffic; if you must park, park on the extreme edge and keep the tail-light on; if you must drive a team at night carry lights.
These precautions won't eliminate accidents but they will prolong some lives.—Ex.
What sub-type of article is it?
Accident
Transportation
What keywords are associated?
Automobile Accidents
Close Calls
Road Safety
Night Walking
Driving Precautions
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People are shocked by automobile accidents but would be appalled by close calls. Pedestrians on heavy traffic roads at night take risks. Drivers cannot see due to headlight glare. Precautions: walk facing traffic on left side, park on edge with tail-light on, carry lights for teams at night. These reduce but do not eliminate accidents.