One Hears
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That one thing true Britons would like to see nationalized is patriotism.
That "Every man for himself and devil take his homeland" is a bad slogan for any country.
That a central institute for traffic education has been established in the Netherlands.
That our industry may need further streamlining to meet the threat of foreign competition.
"Trailers in advance?" But they ought to be behind—unless, of course, they are film "trailers."
A driver saying that it is only fair to admit there has been a marked improvement in the maintenance of level-crossings, on main roads at any rate.
That, improvement notwithstanding, they still constitute a waste of time and money for many a busy road user.
Of a slight feeling of indignation when "a free pardon" is granted to those who have received punishment for offences they did not commit.
That among commercial vehicles there is many a good "old crock" still carrying on without the publicity and kudos awarded to veteran cars. That "cat., crackers" are not used as fireworks on November 5.
That, in general, one hears the modern vehicle far less than one did the old ones.
That the latest commercial petrol engine of General Motors develops 145 b.h.p. for the low weight of 545 lb.
That in France, last year, there were 82,564 road accidents, in which 41,539 people were injured and 3,418 killed.
That in Switzerland the figures for the year were 34,750 accidents, 21,000 people injured and 800 killed.
That the British driver of a jeep who was speeding in Korea was caught by his C.O., who was " pacing " him in a helicopter.
That the official Italian licensing body has recently authorized the use of aluminium alloy in the manufacture of transport containers for liquified fuel gases.
That transportation of the fuel to domestic c6nsumers will be simplified by the sturdy, light-alloy containers which will replace steel.