Phil Dodds, “Phil-ing In”

One of the dangers which exist for car drivers are the banks of snow which obscure vision. This is especially true where driveways are dug out and the snow is piled in high banks on both sides. One does not see the cars which may be coming from either direction.

Harry will probably tell you of the close call he had, when only the skill of the sander’s driver prevented what might have been a serious collision. After his experience, we went out and shovelled off the top of some high banks so that we could see if cars are coming. We also put some sand where the lane-way and the road meet – we do not want to slide into the path of an oncoming car.

Harry Evans, “’Arry Sez”

The high snow banks piled at entrance ways to houses can be a traffic hazard these days. After delivering one of our acquaintances home, was pulling out of the snowed up driveway in a moment of lapsed caution. I was trying to peer around a six foot high snowbank when Victoria hollered “stop!” Bearing down on us was the township truck loaded with 10 to 12 ton of sand.

It was only the quick thinking of Leon Quaiff, the township road superintendent, that saved both me and Victoria from extinction. He handled the vehicle masterfully swerving to avoid us. We were right in his path. Imagine being hit by a big truck filled with 10 tons of sand.

Thanks, Leon, for quick thinking and am sorry for trouble I caused through moments of lapsed caution. How many accidents must be happening through banked in driveways! Our driveway slopes down from the road when its icy: you must make a run. We intend in future to station one of us at the roadway while the snowbanks remain, to warn of traffic approaching.