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THE CHINA MAIL, SATURDAY, AUGUST 27, 1940.'

B.E. Goodrich

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The new Peugeot "203," a comfortable and elegant car with plenty of "pep." latest French model has sev

features outstanding eral

which

make it an ideal car

for Heng Kong."China Mall" photos.

You Should Know This!

The Highway Code

TO PEDAL CYCLISTS. Ganeral. Certain of the rules for drivers or motor vehicles not out above also apply with some light modification to Podal cyclists.

Study and observá them, and pay special attention to the rules headed "Speed," "Signals," "Over- taking," "Cross Roads" and White Lines."

Give warning of your approach whenever nccoquary, mo

Riding Abreast.Doho Fido- more than two abreast-Make the pasange of other trame wishing to overtake you ensier by getting into file except on very brend

rond.

not wobble Steadiness-Do about the rond but ride as steadi- Iv as possible.

Hanging On-Do not role close behind fast moving vehicles; leave enough space to allow for their slowing down or stopping sudden. ly.

-

(It is an affence under the Bond Traffic Act without lawful Itharity or reasonable cause to take hold of a motor vehicle for the purpose of being towed).

(From Thr Moh Kong Âu Momobile Anacciution's Handbook For Motariata)

To Be Continued

Peugeot "203" Ideal Drafting An Car For Hong Kong

(By Our Motoring Editor)

"

A big cor in performance a small cor in economy, the new Peugeot "203," for which Hua Nan Motors are the local agents, can truly be called an ideal car for Hong Kong.

Tested by the "China Mail," the "203" was found to be a compact and peppy car which nego- tiated the Colony's winding roads with sur- prising ease and manoeuvrability.

International Traffic Plan

are

World transport experts meeting in Geneva to study pro- posals for new International iraf-

rules.

The Conference has

been called by The United Na-

tions and all members of States have been invited as well as must other countries.

The British delegation is led by the Deputy Secretary of the Min- stry of Transport, Sir Cyril Birtchnell.

In

The excellent rond-holding qualities and the suspension are due to an ideal combination of independently

front sprung

Alm of the conference is to springs wheels, coil

with a

draw up fresh rules on road and while the The Peugeot 203" is equipped synchro-mesh type,

motor transport to replace there over- stabiliser bar at the reat, double- with nn Micleat four-cylinder tourth, in addition, is an

np Al-drive, providing fuel economy at action hydraulic shock absorbers conventions now in force. In ad- on all four wheels, u scientifledition to drafting a new set of anhle developing 13.

International Trame Rules, the thigh fuel consumption is re-high spectis. Direct drive in on

delegates will consider introduc markably low-botween 31 and third, giving rupid acceleration distribution of weight and a low centre of gravity, Much of this

form of driving ing a standard 30 miles per

gallon the "203" and wonderful flexibility.

en under licence to be valid in all coun- is obtained through with surprisingi

tries. They will also study sug- picks up speed

Riding the French-made Pou-alung rear axle,

gestions for standardising road rapidity, mainly because of its geot "203' up Stubbs Itoad and

traffic signs. large diameter valves which al-out to Repulse Bay, we could not low the maximum volume of help but notice the ready res- gases to be, aspired, ant bucause ponse which the gentle touch un of its short piston stroke which the acelerator produced. Thereing, and maintains this quality was not the slightest sign of pink- reduces inertia forces,

ing while the car was climbing There are four forward speeds a steep gradient on top gear, al- and one reverse. The second, tira though the engine was beginning the to labour wider the momentum fourth gears

Bud

me of

The "203," silent in operation und conifortably sprung, niso features, light and precise steer- whatever the road surface and at speeds in excess of 70 m.p.h. A long series of road lests before show that production further these qualities are not paid for in high petrol consumption.

of

that

A stalement is by the Ministry

indicates Transport Britain's attitude to the new con ventlon is one of cordial support. Most of its provisions on rules of the road are in line with present regulations and with terms of the highway code observed no sug- gestion that there should be any alteration of rule requiring traf- fie to keep to the left of roads in

The interior of this new Peu-Britain. geot product is roomy and coni- However if Britain is to ob- fortable. There is plenty of leg serve the terms of the conven- space for tall persons, and all tions in its present draft form, some changes in traffic require sents are well cushioned.

ments would be necesary. Each

ratifying

the convention instrumenttry

reserves exclusive right to regu- board includes the speedometer Tate the use of its own ronds but with totalisator, electrical petrol shall allow them to be used for gage, load indicator and a red international trame under condi-

tlons set out in the convention. light for the oil limit level.

The illuminated

Briish experts consider that Drivers who like to store most of the proposals about rondl away their keys, newspapers and signs, and driving signals are other paraphernolla before start-quite suitable for use in Britain. ing out for the office or the beach The present system' would ra

quire some modification but it will find the two Instrument board suggested that this could be dond cubby holes and pockets on the gradually, front doors ideal for much use. There is spacious luggage ao- commodation in the rear, where the spare wheel and tools aro located.

All in all, the Peugeot "203" is a neat and well balanced car. It sells here for HK$9,200 and Hves up to the praise heaped on

The convention proposes a now type of driving permit which would authorise motorists to use roads in any country observing this new code. It is proposed that Britain shall retain the

pro- sont form of licence for domes- tle use and issue the new, Inter; national Permit to motorists tak ing their cars overseas. The in- ternational permit would be ro-

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