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OPERATION
Be especially careful at crossings where there is more
than one track. Do not cross directly behind a train that
has just passed. Another train may be coming from
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the opposite direction on the next track.
Automobile drivers must be especially careful to avoid
injuring people who cross in the middle of the block.
Many accidents also occur at regular street crossings.
If the pedestrians do not, or will not, pay attention to
your horn, remember that hundreds of people are using
the streets whose old age, youth, infirmities or physical
defect would throw all the responsibility of an accident
upon you.
Parking
If the car is properly handled it is possible to park in
a small space with very little effort. First, drive up along-
side of and parallel with the car ahead. Then turn the
wheels sharply to the right.
Back up until the right front fender of your car just
clears the left rear fender of the car ahead.
Then turn the wheels sharply to the left and continue
backing slowly until into position alongside of the curb.
Do not park so close to a corner that it will interfere
with drivers wishing to make a right-hand turn. Park
close to the curb and keep the prescribed distance away
from fire hydrants.
When leaving the car standing on a hill or incline of
any kind, always apply the parking brake firmly and, if
necessary, block the •wheels. It will also add consider-
ably to the safety of the car to cramp the front wheels
toward the side of the road, or to leave the transmission
in the low-gear position.
