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Editorial
September 13, 1934
Farmers Independent
Bagley, Clearwater County, Minnesota
What is this article about?
An editorial anecdote promotes yielding the right-of-way in automobile driving to enhance safety at intersections, illustrated by a friend's hospital visit story emphasizing practical judgment over insistence on rights.
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The other day while visiting with a friend of mine the subject of automobile driving, of course, was discussed. He told me that he always surrenders the right-of-way whether he has it or not. In the discussion that followed, I asked him why he did this and here is his reply:
"If I have the right-of-way, I unhesitatingly surrender it to the other fellow, for I have been in hospitals to visit friends who had the right-of-way and who could prove it through their bandages."
That is good, practical horse sense. If a man insists on having the right-of-way whether it really belongs to him or not, shows lack of judgment and you might as well let him go. You cannot argue with that sort of person.
A little practice of this kind by all of us will make intersections much safer.
"If I have the right-of-way, I unhesitatingly surrender it to the other fellow, for I have been in hospitals to visit friends who had the right-of-way and who could prove it through their bandages."
That is good, practical horse sense. If a man insists on having the right-of-way whether it really belongs to him or not, shows lack of judgment and you might as well let him go. You cannot argue with that sort of person.
A little practice of this kind by all of us will make intersections much safer.
What sub-type of article is it?
Road Safety
Driving Etiquette
What keywords are associated?
Right Of Way
Automobile Driving
Road Safety
Intersections
Judgment
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Yielding Right Of Way For Automobile Safety
Stance / Tone
Advocates Practical Yielding To Prevent Accidents
Key Arguments
Surrender Right Of Way Even If You Have It To Avoid Accidents
Insisting On Right Of Way Shows Poor Judgment
Visiting Friends In Hospital Who Had Right Of Way But Suffered Injuries
Universal Practice Will Make Intersections Safer