THE HONGKONG
VISION ON THE ROAD.
Strain of Driver's Eyes: Experiments by the Subject.
TELEGRAPH, MOTORING SUPPLEMENT. SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 1931.
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GENESIS OF MOTOR ACCIDENTS.
Capacity of Four-Lane Roads as Against Two Lanes.
Most of the automoblie accidents knowledge or skill, and physical The little motor car that, on its happen to a very small group of and mental deficiences.
The reason why just a Although most of the accident- introduction in the United States people. was humorously nicknamed "Aus few persona are accident-prone can prone drivers can be corrected, there tin's Folly," bids fale to be renamed be found, and by Instruction in is a certain poroantage of the probably extremely "Austin's Victory."
safety these drivers who are capeci- population,
small, that cannot possibly be made can Into safe drivera" the report saith, cans are not averse to saving their often be made oven botter than tho psychological moment when Amorially susceptible to disaster dollars. Even the familiar stato average.
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It has struck the market at A
there are factors which it would tively rither the head and eyes, or perienced. Although the result=rolyte become lighter. Filling alike. This, no doubt, explains why tlame, of the National Safety Coun- gestion.
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The number place test can be BATTERY passed by a person having a blind oyo, providing the central vision of the remaining eye has more than 60 per
cont. vision. Yet one-eyed vision is a serious handi- cap in the judgment of speed and distance. Two-eyed vision pro- vides a more accurate idea of
VALUABLE HINTS. The total oxtent of a distance and "relief." Fow sections of the new regula- his eyes. tions made under the Road Traffic normal, area of vision is 90 The Effect of Fatigue and Visual
Sulphuric neld is much heavier Non-co-ordination. Act, 1930, have aroused so much [degross outwards, and in the other
than a water, and so a solution Normally, the two eyes work of sulphuric acid and water (as the controversy as that which makes directions It is only limited by the
together it incumbent on licence hollers eyebrows, nose and checks.
In perfect harmony. electrolyte) will be heavier than to sign a declaration of their The existence of a wide area of Imputaos are sent to both and are water, and the greater the proper standard of vision. Yot. on the vision le constantly utilized by responded to equally and simul- tion of acid to water the heavier face of it, the declaration appears drivers of ears. The peripheral taneously by both organs. I will be the solution.
is first When the electrolyte to be very harmless. Applicants parts of the area are comparative great many cases, however, this for a licence are merely required ly useless for observing detail, co-ordination between the two poured into the battery, much of
The results of a new form of to answer the question: "Are you but are of groat value for detect eyes is faulty. One eye tends to the sulphuric acid will be absorbed of objects. Jag behind its fellow, and supple- by the plates, and so the electrolyte able to read at a distance of 25 ing the movement
research was presented to the en- is commentary impulse must be given in becomes lighter in weight, the pro yards in good daylight-with When driving, the guze
Thua is summarized a report ginears from all parts of the United States that there is no need glansen, if work-a motor car monly directed to some point on order that actual squint does not portion of neid to water becoming at that petrol in so cheap in tho
Bix the rond in front of the car. The develop. containing
less, As the battery is charged,
Dr. number plate
HAVE consumption has lost its which has just been made to the country by Dr. A. N. Johnson, of la top of another moving ear pro- It is when a person with defec-however, the sulphuric acid
fores Lo-day..
highway research beard in annual the University of Maryland. lettera and figures?"
Johnson has found the number of co-ordination 1s to coeding along a cross-road at tive
fatigued thrown out of the plates and into
Running conte, garago apner, and meeting at Washington. It repre automobiles a highway will hold, Thus, motorists are asked Lent.
own sight. In the right angles, for example, is flest that the latent tendency to squint the electrolyte again, thus making
the liefdentals of owning 4senta a roview of the conclusions meaning the greatest number of their majority of cases this task may perceived on the peripheral part becomes manifuat. Momentary the electrolyte heavier. As present fow difficulties. However, of the field of vision. Instine-periods of double vision we ex-battery in discharged the acld will motor car have become a considora of recent accident study and was cars that can pass a fixed spot on the lion to workman and millionaire presented by Mr. Sidney J. Wil- a road in an hour without con- ugain be absorbed and and confusion be well for licence holders to the eyes alone; are turned so as fast diacomfort to bring the moving object into quickly arouse
Congestion on Highwaya. the instinctive with distilled water is extremely the demand for the little machines cil. bear in mind.
A Novel Diagnosis. A number plate bearing
the central part of the felt of desire for single vision and the important if the battery is to have exceeds the output,
Known
He has found that a two-Inne rond as the "Bantam," · this anthol-LT 1010-may be read at vision, where its details can be eyes return to their normal rela-a long and efficient life.
The lack of a will tionship, even the momentary dis- not attempt to test the little car of English origin adverti
or destro is free of congestion up to 1,000 yards in good daylight. Under appreciated.
nos italf. The newspaper with strong enough prevent the vehicles per hour, while a three-lane If the area of useful vision a turbance of vision can have di battery after filling with water. number the same conditions a
on driving of- Never put acid into the battery. could scarcely do without it accident was said to be the most rond is uncongested up to 1,600 pinte bearing a different symbol, reduced the capacity for pnstrous effects such as EP 3866, may not be rond preciating movements of objects neiency when travelling at high A storage battery can only be No variety entertainment is con- important of the causes that result vehicles and is congested less than from the direct line of speed. The number plate test charged by a direct current, and eluded without a reference to the from human failure. This cause one-fifth of the time up to 1,000.
a four-lano by the same person. Letters such away
in reduced. Unhappily fails to reveal any such tendency when charging the positive wire"Bantam." The strong man in ro includes recklessness, intoxication, Observers on B, G, M, and It. prove very much vision
and counted as many as 3,228 cars an excitability reduction in the aren
of the charging current must be ported capable of lifting it on one preoccupation, of to latent squint more difficult to rond than such this
Another cyc
No greater number passed defect against
to the positive of the hand with nin nem mit straight. temporary distraction, it was ex- hour. connected lotters as A, J, 1, and T. of the vision is not uncommon, yet the
Other causes were saldo the concentration point was not test which motorists should be on battery, and the negative to the Made to accommodate only two, in plained. eyesight Similar variations rough-and-ready aize. AMMO
regulations their guard
The voltage of the numbers, implied in
is night blindness. negative.
of four people, it is the to be ignorance, meaning lack of reached. nocur in
reveal the subnormal Though comparatively rare, it is charging current should be some lovers loveart." Before confidently answering the does not
question, motorists {visual area, The ability to see a grave impediment to safe driv-what greater than that of the bat-
should Enterprising manufacturers buy who vision in defective would detail is not necessarily proof of ing when the lumination is poor. tery. while the amperage
num-not be above one-tenth of the the Bantuan." paint, og i nn nd Colour blindness Lakes
vertisement of their product, and be well advised to test their sight the possession of a wide aren' of
Contrary to a capacity. When a battery more than one number plate, vision. Some authorities express ber of forms.
at all the contention that a seriously popular belief it does not imply charged or discharged very quickly despatch the tiny vehicle around any doubt if they have
of vision
all colours, but it will overheat, and this over the country. its present novelty in the liminished area.
is blindness for about their ability test a wise plan would be to visit greater handicap when driving a merely an inability to distinguish heating me result in the plates the United States attracts all eyes. Redwarping. When the plates warp Cinema proprietors instal a "Bu an optician or ruhst and obtain enr than a diminished ability to between certain colours.
in their foyer as an attrne- glasses which increase the vision rerognize detail, with a normal and green blindness are the com-the paste will fall out of the grids. Į tam'
tion equal to the title of their to a standard that in unquestion- ability to appreciate objects in the monest defects. Any driver who Not only will this prevent the hat- ably higher than that implied in puripheral parts of the area of suspects his colour vision should tery from taking a charge, but it latest film.
It is Hollywood's new favourite. viatou.
abtain the collaboration of some-will short circuit the plates at the the test question.
This area of vision can be an- one whose colour vision is known bottom. For this reason the bat The rising "star" sits on top of her be charged slowly. Bantam," and is duly photograph- cerinined without any difficulty to be good, and then practise tery must
for aed. It is linndly. It slips easily in by a text made as follows. Two naming differently coloured lamps Using the starting motor
of considerable time at a stretch and out of the garage where it The rough-and-ready test im- people are necessary. Both stand under varying conditions
means a quick discharging of the frequently rests beside a big brother plied in the now declaration only in a good light, facing each other. fumination.
battery and a possible overheating and it niso climbs Californian In more than 95 per cent. visual A places his hand over the right of these a part reveals
It merely eve; B places his hand over the senses of defective vision properly and warping. Therefore, if the mountains. condition of motorists,
In New York and Chienge it in eye of prescribed and fitted glasses will engine does not start quickly, do The uncovered provides a very approximate men- left eye.
vision," The each person looks axedly at the give the equivalent of normal not use the starter for a long time. of "contrai
of cases Keep your battery clean. If the image of a number plate 25 yards other throughout the fest. One sight. In the majority
small of the two persons then takes a where the eyes are incorrectly co-smallest quantity of iron or copper, way covers only a very aren of the eyen sensitive receive small piece of white paper, holds ordinated, even when the actualete. Kuta into the battery, on iron ug acreen, the retina. Normally, it midway between them and vision is quite good, glasses will or cupper sulphate will form on the two oyes are capable of a moven it up, down, sideways, and remedy the defect and thus pre- the plates and so make them in
the limits of vent those momentary but highly active.
Do not leave a battery standing preciating the presence of objects obliquely. until
area. visibility are reached in all diter- dangerous periods of visual con- wide
a discharged state for stributed over When the possessor of a pair of tions. If the field of vision of fusion, which, by the way, are in
It is a good practice to wipe the Boral oyes looks directly at an both persons is normal the limits apt to occur during time of acute length of time. object straight in front of him he of visibility should approximate stress or emergency.
to need Any considerable
wear terminals with a cloth on which Drivers who see that object in detail, but he [ly coincide.
use wideangle there is a little vaseline.
Acid must never be put into the of objects above, reduction la at ones apparent and glasses should is also WBTO
for a lenses, fitted as close to the eyes
If the electrolyte is below, to the right, and to the should auggest the need
as the lashes will allow, no as to battery.
spilled by necident, the battery Inft of the rentral object fixed by specialist's examination.
must be refilled with n solution of acid and water. It la best to let the battery man do this for you,
When you disconnect the battery wrap the terminal wires in insulat ing tape.
tatutory
the case of
to pass
A Very Limited Test Which Can be Applied.
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LAYING UP CARS.
For Economy's Sake" Not Economy."
aprent on alternative methods of travel - and recruntion says the Melbourne Herald.
One motorist who laid up his ear, due to the popular cry of "stop motoring," found that ho had actually exponded nearly £3 in the month more than in the Was WASTE OF TIME. previous month when ho
operating his car, and it was not to calculata in values Interviews with motorists who possible have laid up their cars have dis- his losses through waste of time. Before laying up your car "for closed, after due consideration,
saka" they economy'a
Agure. out that what they wore told
whether the move actually will would gain in theoretical savings save money and remember that
and tear was the as regards wear
average CAT carries ive wrong, ля more money Was persons for the same cost as it parking pro
carries one, helping to solve the
at the big department stores en
While luid up there is to bò con- blein. Women who come shopping mangourvo the "Bantam with the to and from the links. It is easily sidered the interest on the capital handled is a minimum of time. ; cost of the car, continued market
both inalo rel While the American bricklayer dergraduates,
and maximum of ense.
the actual depreciation can bo neen going off in his minin-female, have their "Bantan." In. Price depreciation while laid up, leed, the ubiquitous little car is (deterioration) of tyres, the ture car to his job millionaires are popping up everywhere. In the battery, and other parts, any
frequent purchasers. Ilich people Inys when every American family can keep a stock of them as run regards a wireless set and a motor abouts for their guests.
The business nan who is a golfer car among life's necessities, the miniature twn-seater offers a bar- is buying the small car to take him
nin.
According to reports from the United States there will be a general reduction of car prices carly in the present year.
GRUELLING TEST.
Over the Top with A Thornycroft.
de J
WELSH CLIMB.
The driver of a Thoroycroft 2- ton van in the employ of Messrs. Allen-Liversidge, Ltd., tho well- known lighting engineers, of Liverpool, was, given orders to convey a load to an out of the way village in North Wales.
Nearing his destination, and enquiring his road, he was mis- directed along a lane which be- eame narrower and steeper as he proceeded until it deteriorated into a rough single track, leading eventually into the famous Hont Newydd . Ilaving arrived so far, the driver had no alternative but to tackle this mountain track, which has wide reputation as an official test hill for motor cycle and car reliability trials, and a sinister one at that for woeding out the unfits. The hill has two actuo benda with ditches on either side, and a gradient of 1 in 6, but the driver's confidence in his Thornycroft was completely vin- dicated, for the vehicle set its teeth, so to speak, in first gear. and made a non-stop climb right of np. over the top with its load proximately 35 cwta,
The driver had the satisfaction of learning he was the rat climb this Bont Newydd Hill on a commercial vehicle, and sent the manufacturore a most appreclu- tive letter certified by the signa- turo of a witness who was prcaent, to express his appreciation and Astonishment at this outstanding porformance of his Thornycroft vehicle,
to
preserve the peripheral parts of the visual field, and so aà to give clear, undistorted vision when the eyes look through the lenses abliquely Opticians can- пош Bupply such lenses made of un splinterable glass.
Also the registration fees and insurance usually have been paid, and these represent leat money for the periods the car is laid up.
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