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Other Vehicles
ATV Safety
Remember a few safety tips when on
an all-terrain vehicle. Try to buy a 4-wheel ATV they have better
records for being safe. As a rider, wear a helmet, eye protection,
long-sleeved shirt, long trousers, gloves and boots. Don’t give
rides! Stay off paved roads and if under 16, the ATV should be under
90cc.
Hibernation of Snowblower
Time to
finally put away the snowblower for the year! Remember to drain the
fuel tank, and run the engine to use up any remaining gas in the
fuel line. Or instead, just add some Stabil.
Visors
Visor Cover
Save your old sweatshirt sleeve,
(with the cuff attached), to use as a cover on your car visor. The
cover will hold all sorts of small items, sunglasses, tapes, and
pens! So if you never know where to place all those things-give the
visor a try!
Driveway
Blacktop/Patching
the Driveway
Blacktop(asphalt) driveways require
maintenance because the asphalt tends to lose oils from constant
exposure to the sunlight, causing it to dry out and crack.
Therefore, a yearly patching or sealing will add years to your
driveway, and keep it looking great! If you are living in a northern
climate you might want to check out a heavy-duty sealer.
Signals
Distress Signals on the
Highway
Tie a white cloth to your vehicle’s antenna or
door handle and raise your hood. Try to remain calm and conserve
your energy while you are waiting.
Distress Signals on
the Water
You have a few options-use red flares, or an
orange smoke signal . Use a signal mirror, or an upside down
national flag, or try continuous foghorn blasts. If you have a
radiotelephone use channel 16 for Mayday announcements.
Distress Signals At Night
SOS with a
flashlight,(3 long, 3 short signals) to an airplane. If you know
Morse code you can send and receive messages.
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