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8th November 1935, Page 116

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Keywords : Truck Driver, Truck, Towing

Can the New Modern rIN a main road in North Shadowless Lamps Be •-•f London a system of street Shaded lighting is now in use which

employs a modern illuminating principle of a highly effective nature. Unfortunately no attempt has been made to shade the lamps, with the result that drivers are badly dazzled, and the object of the excellent road illumination is completely defeated.

Road Transport THE railways are being Publicity on Special I careful as to the advertis Trains hag which motor concerns may

employ on special trains, sometimes hired for the purpose of taking dealers to the manufacturers' works. Suggestions for the boards on the front of the engine receive particular attention on the part of the railway authorities, since one publicity manager wished, we are told, to use the slogan " It is Quicker by Road."

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A Precaution Taken A N amusing incident was While Towing a 1-lobserved when a very

Car modern lorry was called into

service to tow an ancient car to a garage after it had broken down. Having made fast the tow-rope, the lorry driver walked back to the owner of the car and said: " Just a small detail, sir, in case the tow-rope should break. Here's my card."

Audible Signals of IN the U.S.A. the Westing Engine and Other lhouse Co. has introduced an Conditions . , . . audible signal to warn drivers when the brake pressure falls. Bus Transportation considers that the idea opens up the question as to whether, instead of instruments, a system of "telltales which would flash to warn the driver that the engine was too hot or too cold, the oil pressure too low, the dynamo not charging, etc., would simplify the driving of heavy vehicles.

A Farmer who Kept VROM the offices of the Unnecessary Drivers' I C.M.U.A. in Manchester Records comes the story of an operator who had employed commercial vehicles for years and was much worried by the trouble of keeping records. He visited Mr. H. H. Lapsley, of the C.3/1.U.A., and informed him that he had a B licence and was a farmer carrying produce for himself and neighbouring farmers. He found to his delight that it was unnecessary for him to have any other than a C licence, or to keep records, unless lie journeyed beyond a 25-mile radius.

uevelopment of IN matter issued by the Chromium Plating on 'Society of Motor Manufae

Fire-engines . turers and Traders in connec tion with the Commercial Motor Show, reference is made to the use of chromium plating on fire-engines, and it is suggested that the new style may clash with the firemen's traditional brass helmets and involve the supply of new chromium-plated headgear. Apparently, the Society has not heard of the new black leather helmets with which it is proposed to equip the brigades because of the electrical dangers often caused by the use of, metal helmets. Opening of London's IT having been announced New T ro I 1 ey bu s Ithat A.E.C. iTolleybuses Routes would be employed upon the new trolleybus routes opened recently, many observers were surprised to find that a considerable number of Leyland vehicles is being utilized. This is stated by London Transport to be a temporary measure, trolleybuses of the latter make being borrowed from the projected Woolwich services pending the delivery' of sufficient A.E.C. vehicles to cover the two routes opened.

ONE of the recommendations made to its members by the Furniture Warehousemen and Removers' Association is that when applications for renewals of their carriers' licences fall due they should be sent to the Association for perusal. This is with a view to suggestions being made in the light of experience gained since the commencement of licensing. The name of the Association is appended to the forms, which are then lodged with the Licensing Authorities. By this and other means the Association is able to keep itself fully informed on the experiences of its members.

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