How should a motorist converse with the police? Should you switch
off your headlights when another car approaches? What parts of the
engine can you fix with a sheet of emery paper, insulating tape and
copper wire? The 1920s heralded the age of motoring with the
arrival of the 'affordable' Austin Seven and the increasing
popularity of Morris Motors in Britain. Yet the first edition of
the Highway Code would not appear for another decade and the rules
of the road were rudimentary to say the least. This charming and
practical guide provides enduring advice to novice motorists on how
to cope with such hazards as skidding, headlight dazzle and sheep
on the road, much of which is still instructive on today's car
journeys. Many of the author's observations will strike a chord
with the modern driver: 'When driving, look on all other drivers as
fools...'. Others evoke the style and etiquette of a glamorous
bygone era: 'A good chauffeur... will save his employer a great
deal of expense'; 'an average speed of twenty miles per hour...
allows you and your passengers to see something of the
countryside'. Covering such topics as unscrupulous second-hand car
dealers, women drivers and 'dashboard delights', this little book
provides all the information needed to get maximum enjoyment out of
the open road, complete with leisurely picnics and a little light
motor-car maintenance.
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