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PAGE 28, WHJTY FRE PRESS wEDNESD)AY, JUNE 27, 1D9 Aiing older Tmot can be a demanding chore which presents some special problems. But, says General Motors engineer Anthony Yanik, emerging technolo- gies, "may further enhance the driving capabilities of older aduits." Speaking at a recent Society of Autornotive Engineers (SAE) conven- tion, Yanik cited features, already appearing on automobiles such as the new 1991 Chevrolet Caprice, that help counteract older motorists' declin- in& vision. Electrochromic rear-view mirrors, for instance, automatically compensate for glare. "Sensitivity to glare increases with age," hie said, "6usually after we begin wearing eye- glasses. "Reading vehicle displays is often a problem or older aduits who wear bifocals," he added. Hlead-up displays can help by projecting the images of torîsts AUTO WFACS important dashboard information so' they can be seen through the upper bifocal lens. Other devices, such as remote-entry systems, tire-pressure sensors andl heated windshields are also becomixý available to make things more conven- ient for elderly drivers. Yanik noted that technologies still under development include obstacle detection sensors and infrared systems designed to improve night vision of (Ader drivers. "It's important," he con- cluded, "that engineers and designersý keep drivers diver the age of 50 in mind when considering the potential benefît of a new technology." M40 J'llFREE INSTALLATION "AND WHEEL BALANCE ELECTRA TURBO HP OWL 175 x 70SR1 3....$69.00 185 x 70SR13 ....$72.00 195 x 70SR1 3....$78.00 205 x 70SR14 ....$80.00 215 x 60SR14 ....$83.00 235 x 60SR14 ....$87.00 215 x65SR15 ....$90.00 225 x70SR1 5....$92.00 235 x 60SR1 5 ....$1 00.00 275 x 60SR1 5....$1 12.00 235 x 70S1 5 ....$1 00.00 USWD TIRES $20oe and up STEEL TRAC ALLSEASON SPECIAL 155 x 8R13........... ....$59.00 BF GOORICH TOURING TA 195 X 70SR14 ................................. $87.00 215 X 65SR15 ........................... $97.00 DRI VIN SAFELY wîth RANDY RANDY McLEAN 18 A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER WHO SPECIALIZES IN TRAFFIC SAFETY. Mr. McLean has reviewed thousands of individual motor vehicle accident reports and his close worklng relationships with police agencies, igoverrnents, safety associations, industry and the public, have given hlm a true overview of trafflo safety issues, problemas and solutions In Canada. ILD RESTRAINTS - USE & MISUSE Ail parents want to, protect their children from harmn, particularly infants and young children. In fact, it is difficuit to think of any other group more dedicated, more motivated or more willing to make any sacrifice to. protect someone else. Most of us have heard atonies about, or know of mothers and fathers who have, performed seemingly superhuman feats of strength or acta of bravery to rescue their children from imminent danger. One of the most important factors in protecting our children is ta firet recognize when they might be exposed to, danger. In the case of a fine or other emergency, the danger is obvious. But riding m" a car with Mom and Dad is safe, after ail, Mora and Dad are good drivers - they don't get into accidents - or do they? Each year in Ontario more than 2,000 children under age 5 are ixrured in motair vehicle accidents. In many of these cases Momn and Dad were good drivers and the accident may not have been their fault. But that makes no differenoe whatsoeven ta the type of injury. What does make* a difference is the proper use of a child nestraint. It is mandatory by law, in ail provinces for infants ta be properly secured in approved infant carriers. Yet in 1985 a National Child Restraint Use Survey conducted by Transport Canada indicated that only 43.5 per cent of children less than a year of age and only 16.2 per cent of children between the ages of one and four years were properly secured in an appropriate child nestraint systemn. The overall proper use rate was 34.1 per cent. In other words, more than haif of our infants and 80 per cent of our young children riding in automobiles were not properly secured. Do parents intentionally expose their children to, increaaed risk? No! Quite the contrary. These parents would move heaven and earth ta protect their children. Why then the poor proper use rate for child restraints? Two main reasons, ]Firat, many parents simply don't know how ta propenly secure child restraints and second, many parents grossly underestimate the forces involved in a collision and therefore fail to appreciate the real danger of an automobile accident. A car seat that merely hoolta losely over the back of the seat, or feeder seats and car beda that are designed only for household use will not provide protection for your child in a motor vehilcie collision. For maximum protection in the event of a collision, your children in motor vehicles must be buckled into a properly installed child restraint system that is anchoned ta the vehicle by a top tether strap. The tether strap is very important. Failure ta, anchor this device is one of the Most common mistakes parents make. The tether strap performas a function similar ta the shoulder strap for aduits. If not properly connected the forward rotation of the child and child restraint devioe can result in irdures. Neyer hold your baby in your arms in a xnoving car.- You and baby may feel safe and secure but in a collision or even a sudden stop ta avoid a collision you will not be able to bang on tayour child. Besidesý, it is illegal. If you are not wearing your own seat beit, the collision inside the car between you, your child and the dashboard May be more severe than the collision outaide between. the two. cars. Safe drivers know that every ride in an automobile, whethen across the country or across the street, involves sorne risk. Protect your children, and yoursell, and aiways make sure everyone in your vehicle is properly secured before you stant ta drive. Drive safelyl Vi*ntage racing July 6 Racing history wMI come alive at Shannonville Motonsport Park, just east of Belleville, two weeks before Indy-cars bning their high-tech show ta, Torontofs Exhibition Place. The l2th annual Vintage Automobile Racing Association of Canada festival, July 6, 7 and 8, returns the past ta the present with more than 100 cars competing in four vintage classes as well as a historic category. Fans are encounaged to get up close ta the cars in the paddoc area, where they'll find moat VARAC drivers happy ta talk about thein cars. There are no fences separating fans and competitars, and no extra charge for visiting the paddock. And the 5,000-seat grandstand offens a commnanding -view of the entire 4 km circuit. The cars include flawless thoroughbred nacing machines worth hundreds of thousancis; sports cars that are driven daily on public highways; and a dozen or ce Mini-Coopers dominating sedan racing by their nuznbers, to>day as yesterday. No matter the value of the car, they have no room for spSrson's logos, because they perpetuate an era when motonsport waznt characterized by commercial sponsoréhip and high pressure competition. Racing to win neyer changes, though. VARAC drivers fr-equently are asked MDo you really race those old cars?" to which most answer that.they're as serious about winning as Emersn Fittipaldi the moment the green fiag waves. EABLY OP series MGs bring back memories. Some are surprisingly quick. They usuafly run with the pre-wa class ii vRACraig -8 VAN HEMMEN TIRES 317 Hopkins St., Whitby Mon.-Fri. 8a.m.-6p.m. Sat. 8a.m.-2p.m. 666m2l2l mm