One Hears
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Someone saying that engineers are generally strong, silent men, more valuable than voluble.
That we have known some become quite voluble under provocation.
Of "nosey parky " being applied to the Minister of Transport's suggestion for obtaining rates-structure statistics.
That passengers in a bus do not show the same consideration for upholstery and fittings as they would in their own cars.
Of a driver who got "dead drunk" on black coffee •
That there are still over 40 horsed cabs in Berlin. o_ Of pessimists who think that everything connected with our Army is obsolete.
Of pacifists who maintain that everything connected with armies in general should be obsolete.
That, judging by recent vehicle orders from brick companies, there is no slump in house and factory erection. That " fixed " and "by request" bus stops will eventually prove a boon to drivers and the public.
That at present, however, they involve conductors in many heated arguments.
That drivers of big-volume vans (for empties, furniture, etc.) have realized what "wind resistance" is during the early February gales.
That the days of the solid tyre may be nearly numbered in this country, but a branch of one eminent factory still makes quite a number.
That one consignment of 500 was sent overseas the other day.
T ha t draughts in drivers' cabs lead to black draughts.
That few vehicles lose the bloom of youth so quickly as a p.s.v. _c_ That a well-cared-for driver means bettercared-for passengers.
That batteries suffer more from undercharging than overcharging.
Of more and more commercial-motor makers arranging for the quick supply of rebuilt engines.
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