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SATURDAY 16th JANUARY, 1932.
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Dangerous.
Two serious moter accidents within the Inst six weeks near Jardine's Corner on the Penk, draw attention to a particularly dangerous locality. Especially late at night, many cars do travel i over the route from near the Gough Hili Police Station to the Peak Hotel at excessive speed. when the many blind turnings are taken into account, and some method of warning drivers clearly necessLTY. We know of one incident during the MAUTIE period when a resident who was walking along the road, under the bridge, narrowly escaped! bing knocked down by a careless- ly driven ear, and unless
alegas are taken, other, and possibly mory serious mishaps will be re. corded. Through this district there should be a speed limit, und instructions should be given to rieksha pullera and chair bearers, to keep to the left side of the rond. These people have a habit of crossing over from the left to the right of the road
when creating towards Stewart Terrace, and at times they are to be seen crossing under the bridge on the left. This is, of course, distinctly slangerous, and it it up to resi dents using rickshan and chairs. to insist upon the coolies obeying the rule of the road, both in their Cown interest, and in the interest
of other road users.
Public Hire Vehicles,
pro-
It is notired that since the New.
Year, Hongkong Hotel Garage)
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The above car "snapped" in Hongkong marks a wonderful step forward in automotive en- gineering. Its free-wheeling power unit has to be tried to be fully appreciated, the sensa tion of gliding along, even upwards on steep hills in most pleasant and restful. The general appearance is extremely smart and the equipment all that can be desired. The installation of an efficient radio set enables passengers to listen-in to various long-distance stations-a feature which provides enjoyable entertainment when desired. Although this model has only recently renched the Colony, the first shipment is practically sold out. touch with the Hongkong flotel Garage and make
Those interested should get into an appointment for a trial run.
A LUXURY CAR,
SCHNEIDER RACE, will be much longer than it would
Industry.
MUCH LEARNED.
otherwise have been.
An
What is claimed in America Its Value to the Motor view," he added, "the Schneider "From the development point of ears have had their number plates to be the most expensive car ever) changed for those used by, private manufactured is a fierce.
Trophy contest, is Arrow
dmost vehicles. The change in doubt-
economy, because it saves so much less due to the fact that the Con-Sports phaston, which cust more!
drivers were
£25,000 pany's
time in arriving at certain techni- Fometimes th
ta bih, it VILA hailed by intending fares, who finished in silver, and upholstered
cal improvements. It is not too were under the mistaken impres-in special blue leather. The hab
muel to any that research for the xion that the words "Public
The answer to many people who Schnieder Trophy contest over the caps, instrument panel, and gear wonder what is the value to the past two years is what our nero- Vehicle" implied that the car lover were mounted with more than motor and aviation industries of engine department would otherwise could be ensued on the street. The new method will certainly re- £20.000 worth of diamonds and peed attempts like the Schneider have taken six
move that mistaken impression. other previous stones.
NEW PROBLEMS OF THE ROADS.
Urgent Need for Reform.
SPEED MENACE.
By Chiltern.
"News-Chronicle" Moturing Carrespondent.
In motoring journeys covering getting the full "speed-safety": thousands of miles during the pust benefit of the great widened roads, three months, I have seen miany because of the disregard of the avoidable road accidents.
rights of others shown by reckless
The conclusion I have come to is drivers. that there is need for
ments in the
British roads.
improve- The Great West Road from of Chiswick is a ense in point. Its
whole
length has been divided by
management
Speed on the rouda nowadays has
become almost too easy
ment.
of attain-white line into two
one-way
a.". Traffle is accelerated and Improvements of brakes enfety increased only just so long
and ease in brake adjustment seems the mobile police cruise its
eneantrage same drivers to length.
to
believe that many road dangers
When they are not there the
Some Suggestions,
have been eliminated. This, plus centre line is ignored by many The higher speeds without the drivers. limit, has imparted an extra rink which in the event of a mechanical defect or human failing, makes road accidenta fatal.
Careless Drivers.
In spite of the official dictum that the police must be kind to motorists, the majority of drivers who use the ronds daily, are of the opinion that the careless minority must be made to realise their responsibilities in the matter of speeding.
Outside congested areas few cars travel now at less than 40-50 m.p.h..
It is, the same on prnetically every arterial road. Improvement lies in two ways--white lines the whole length of such highways, or kerla, posts or fences down the centre, forcing drivera to keep to their own one-way, and an increas ed mobile police force.
There is also the question of road junctions and level "lighthouses" on arterial roads are crossings. Red Ineffective where foolhardy apeed- ing over crossings is concerned. One way to safety would be a
A big
and the crush force in 80-100 circle of kerb in the centre of the
m.p.h.
crossing, thus forcing traffic to would Huggest that the slow down when taking the turn. Minister of Transport and the Circles such as I have
described police authorities should consider wore approved by the Ministry of how the present speed may be Transport two or three years ago. maintained (ae accolerated) with Red reflector posts would do away Increased safety on the highways with permanent lighting cost. outside populous areas.
First and foremost would suggest that the public is not
Trophy race is given by Mr. A. F.learn." Sidgreaves, the Managing Director of Rolls-Royce, Ltd., one of the most prominent figures in the industry.
"For the last
to ten years to
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Much that they had learned from the contest, was capable of being; applied to their Rolls-Royce cars in general use. "As a result of the test this
few years,
," he year," Mr. Sldgreaves said, "all the aided, "Britain's supremacy in the main components of these engines recognised, and is due to the ex-
manufacture of aircraft is generally HONGKONG MOTOR ACCESSORY CO. have undergone a definite improve-perience and knowledge gained in ment, and, in consequence, the life contests such as the Schneider
of the standard engine in service | Trophy."
THIS WEEK'S LUCKY MOTORIST.
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realise the difficulties of local tax and duty income from road authorities and railway companies, transport, amounting to nearly but road safety would be greatly £30,000,000 a year, more than Level Crossings.
increased if level crossings were £250,000 has been set aside, or There are between 200 and 800 eliminated. It is opon to question 8100,000 actually spent, for this level crossings still in existence. I whether in any year, out of the purpose.
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