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by Ken Gadsden Last week we talked about the importance of bringing i your brain along with your body when driving. In other words concentrating on what you are doing. We looked at the Cana- da Safety Council {C.S.C.} definition of defensive driving; ""Driving to prevent collisions in spite of the actions of others and the conditions around you." We then referred to their "pre trip mental inventory" and six conditions which is most important?" six critical components of the driving recipe: 1. Light whichever conditions arise. Tools for bright sunshine or snow- glare would be sunglasses and the use of the sun visor. Don't look directly into oncoming headlights. Look well ahead to the right, using road edge markings as a guide. tn time make you more "seeable." _ Be prepared to reduce your speed and increase your fol- owing distance whenever light conditions deteriorate. Always keep a sharp eye out for pedestrians, cyclists and roadside activity. Don't overdrive your headlights {i.e. never drive faster than you can safely stop after seeing an object in your head- Ni shifting from high to low beam is another assist in keeping your concentration focussed on your driving. Keep all your lights clean, working and properly aimed. - 2. Weather improve. Don't be a "peephole driver" make sure all windows are : clean and clear before starting out. Keep yourself visible to others by removing buildups of snow, ice, or mud from head and tail lights. Slow down, maintain a safe following distance and be alert: Roads are slipperiest at the start of a rainfall or during a light misty rain. In those conditions surface oil and grease form a slick film on the roadway. - Too much speed and too little tire tread or pressure may ead to hydroplaning. Steering and braking are then affected +: because the tire isn't in contact with the road - it's actually rid- = ing on a thin layer of water. At temperatures near freezing you may encounter water on 3 RN BN = 2 x N aN nS RN 3 Rae 7. 2 he roadway but ice on bridges, shaded areas or windward : ide of hills. Watch out for the effects of high winds on your own and oth- ; er vehicles. 3. Traffic Traffic could be bumper to bumper tie ups or that solitary vehicle which shoots out of a sideroad into your path. Others too, share the road, bicyclists, motorcyclists, and pedestrians. Like you, they are entitled to their rights but sometimes they 2 get careless, so be prepared! - Always yield to pedestrians - Treat motorcycles as full sized vehicles - Go with the flow. Travel at the same pace as other traffic. If . most other vehicles are speeding stay to the right. - Avoid congested routes wherever possible - Be courteous. When it's necessa others even if they should rightly yield to you. 4. Vehicle You have to be able to see, be seen, stop, go, and steer § safely and efficiently. Your vehicle is equipped to do so. Your § job is to keep the various components well maintained and to § know the status of each one at all times. This means a quick § checkover before starting out. As well: - The horn - a tool for alerting other drivers of your presence and establishing eye to eye contact - not for venting your dis- § pleasure with their actions! # - Mirrors - adjust before starting out use them all and remem- i ber there are blindspots. - Exhaust system - Don't let it put you to sleep. - Occupant restraints - lifesavers! But only when they're used. - An unfamiliar vehicle - make sure you know where all the 2 controls are and how they operate before you hit the road. Wow! My space is rapidly disappearing. Looks as if we'll § J the remaining two conditions till next week. | & romise next week we'll answer the question about the most § important condition. In the meantime why not make a differ- § have to hol ence? Drive defensively! WINTER DRIVING M.O.T.C. have produced a neat little pamphlet on winter driving. It's available free at most licensing offices. the "six conditions of driving," closing with the question "of the 3 Before we answer that question let's take a look at these 3 You must be able to see and be seen clearly. There could | be too much light or not enough. We must be prepared for | Nestleton-Caesarea From Page 14 real fairyland. If you would like to see this fantastic display, drive to Caesarea - turn at the four cor- ners to the right, and proceed to Lakeview Street and lo and behold; there it is; a joyous sight to please the eye. Sympathy Extended Sympathy goes out to Gloria Parsons of Caesarea, in the sud- den death of her mother, Mrs. Langley of Toronto. She was preparing to take a trip to Califor- nia; when she passed away. She leaves to mourn besides daughter Gloria, another daughter Susan of Toronto. We deeply sympathize with Lorne McKee of Nestleton, in the loss of his beloved wife Irene who passed away during the week after a lengthy sojourn in Port Perry Hospital. She leaves to mourn her husband Lorne, and many close relatives. Irene oc- cupied herself making her home a pleasant place to live. A warm and loving person with a heart of gold. Much loved and respected by all who knew her. She will be sadly missed. Sorry to learn of the passing of a long time resident of Janetville Village, Mrs. Verean Sanderson. She was well known because of her great collection of buttons, from many parts of the world. She will be missed by family and many friends. . Notice: Don't forget the Zero Garbage Auction commencing at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 8th | recommend using headlights at all times. Ever notice an : oncoming vehicle's headlights and then notice an unlit one § closer to you? A good indication that headlights on in the day- § (om ight beam}. Use highbeams wherever feasible. The action of : Sometimes you have to battle the elements for traction, 3 visibility and vehicle control. Your best weapon? Good judge- £ : ment! That could mean postponing your trip until conditions © PORT PERRY oY P RINCE ALBERT UNITED CHURCH Rev. D. Robert J. LePage, B.A. M. Div. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9 10:00 a.m. Port Perry 11:30 a.m. Prince Albert Morning Worship & Church School Nursery Care Always Available SCUGOG ISLAND MANCHESTER PASTORAL CHARGE Minister: Elaine Barber 985-4094 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9 Scugog Island 9:45 a.m. Manchester 11:15 a.m. Worship & Sunday School Covenanting Service: Tuesday, December 4, 1990 7:30 p.m. at Scugog Island BLACKSTOCK-NESTLETON UNITED CHURCHES Rev. Dale Davis Blackstock 10 a.m. North Nestleton 11:15 a.m. Church School & Nursery During Worship to avoid conflict yield to § EMMANUAL PENTECOSTAL CHURCH Regional Rd. 8 at Simcoe Port Perry, Ontario Rev. David Beesley, Pastor 985-4441 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9 9:45 Christian Education 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Message - (No. 1) "A Child Is Born" (Is. 7:14) Special Music: 'Promise Quartet" 6:30 - Praise Service Message - (No. 2) "Finally... Government That Works!" (Is. 9:6) Nursery Care and Children's Church Provided in Both Services Tues: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Ladies' Reflections Bible Study Wed. 6:30-8:00 p.m. Family Night Toddlers Pioneer Club Adult Bible Study Thurs. 7:30-9:00 p.m. Youth '"Breakaway" "A Church Reaching Out in Love" PORT PERRY BAPTIST CHURCH Hwy. 7A & Island Road East of Port Perry 985-8681 Pastor: Rev. David S. Daniels Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. Bible Classes for all ages Worship: 11:00 & 6:30 p.m. Nursery & Jr. Church Program Wednesday 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Adult Bible Study & Prayer AWANA Boys & Girls Clubs Ages 3to Gr. 6 Thursday 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Jr. High Youth A Special Welcome To The Handicapped HOPE CHURCH A Christian Reformed Fellowship 166 Simcoe Street South Prince Albert, Ontario 985-9679 Song Service: 9:50 a.m. Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Coffee and Fellowship 11:15 a.m. Worship Service: 7:00 p.m. Nursery Provided Nursery & Story Hour Provided Youth Groups Girls 7-14 - Mondays 7-9 p.m. Boys 8-15 - Wednesdays 7-9 p.m. High School Plus Ladies Coffee Break & Children's Story Hour Thurs. Mornings 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. Babysitting Available Alternate Sundays - 8:30- 10 p.m. All Are Welcome! EMMANUEL FULL GOSPEL FELLOWSHIP Durham Road 23 and 7th Conc. Reverend Timothy Godfrey Pastor Church: 852-7054 Residence: 852-5871 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9 9:45 a.m. - Family Bible School 11:00 a.m. - Worship Services 6:00 p.m. - Praise Meeting Tuesday - 9:30 a.m. Ladies Fellowship Wednesday - 7:30 p.m. Prayer & Bible Study Saturday - 7:00 p.m. Youth Group at Nestleton Community Centre. Donations gratefully accepted December 7th at 7-9 p.m. and December 8th at 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. IF YOUR AD WAS HERE Over 20,000 people could have read It this week. That's a lot of potential customers for your business. For Advertising Made Easy call the PORT PERRY STAR 985-7383 ST. JOHN'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev. Stuart McEntyre, B.A., B.D. Telephone: 985-3409 Rev. Calvin Stone (Stouffville 1-416-640-4006) SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9 9:55 a.m. Holy Communion Nursery Care Provided ST. BERNADETTE'S s CATHOLIC PARISH SUNDAY MASS 11:30 a.m. Nestleton Community Hall Nestleton Serving Cartwright Township Come On Home Father Tom Lynch 705-932-2712 COMMUNITY CHURCH CAESAREA . SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9 11:00 a.m. Guest Speaker: We Welcome You to the Country Church Tues. - 4-5 p.m. Sunshine Club Tues. - 8 p.m. Prayer & Study Rev. Tim Godfrey 852-5871 or 985-7519 GREENBANK PASTORAL CHARGE United Church of Canada Rev. David Shepherd, Minister SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9 Services: 9:30 a.m. - Seagrave 9:30 a.m. - Pinedale 11:00 a.m. - Greenbank ANGLICAN CHURCH The Rev'd Charles E. Bull Incumbent St. John's Church St., Blackstock SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9 9:30 a.m. Holy Communion Church School & Nursery Church of the Ascension 266 North St., Port Perry Wednesday, Dec. 5 7:30 a.m. - Holy Communion SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9 8:00 a.m. Said Eucharist 11:15 a.m. - Morning Prayer Church School & Nursery COLUMBUS UNITED CHURCH A Community Church For All Rev. Jack Griffen, B.A. M.Div. 10:00 a.m. DECEMBER 9 '"The Star of Bethleham"' Welcome to a Community Church for Everyone BAHA'I FAITH For information about Baha'i meetings & activities please write P.O. Box 1153, Port Perry, Ontario, LIL 1A9 or Call 985-9339 NESTLETON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev. Wm. Fairley - Minister DECEMBER 9 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship All welcome