Showing 3 items matching "snow driving safety"
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Falls Creek Historical SocietyFunctional object - Early Knipetak Snow Wheel Clamps, 1970s
... ...Snow driving safety...This item is significant because it shows how snow driving safety has evolved over time. Wheel Clamps Snow driving safety Snow grips Snow chains and safety 1970s A set of Norwegian manufactured wheel clamps for safe driving in snow and icy conditions. ...These clamps were invented by Egil E Hyggen in 1968, for which he was awarded a major design prize in Norway. According to the company which manufactured them, Christiana Spigerverk, they ended production in the mid 1980s but were available in many countries for much longer.This item is significant because it shows how snow driving safety has evolved over time.A set of Norwegian manufactured wheel clamps for safe driving in snow and icy conditions. They are displayed with a poster explaining application.wheel clamps, snow driving safety, snow grips, snow chains and safety 1970s -
Falls Creek Historical SocietyBooklet - Snow Driving - It's an Art
... safety...Driving in snow conditions...This document is significant because it documents approaches taken towards safety as the ski fields became more popular, Country Roads Board Road safety Driving in snow conditions CRB Snow Driving - It's an Art An orange and white brochure with black text. ...This brochure was produced by the Country Roads Board in 1976. It became the Board's most popular driver education publication. The brochure was reprinted after requests for 20,000 copies were received from interested authorities and individuals. A revised addition was released in 1978.This document is significant because it documents approaches taken towards safety as the ski fields became more popular, An orange and white brochure with black text. Produced by the Country Roads Board, it aims to educate the public about appropriate driving behaviours and precautions for driving in snow conditions.CRB Snow Driving - It's an Artcountry roads board, road safety, driving in snow conditions -
Falls Creek Historical SocietyBook - The Snow Guide to Australia and New Zealand, Robert Upe & Jim Darby, 2005
... It contains 52 detailed maps as well as tips on weather, equipment, mountain wear, mountain driving, snow safety and fitness, plus tips for first timers. ...The must-have guide to the snowfields of Australia and New Zealand including information about 42 resorts and 26 towns. It contains 52 detailed maps as well as tips on weather, equipment, mountain wear, mountain driving, snow safety and fitness, plus tips for first timers. Snow fields are assessed on a ratings system covering slope difficulty (beginner, intermediate and advanced), road access, kid appeal, basic facilities, food and shelter.A publication of 315 pages including an index, colour illustrations and maps.The must-have guide to the snowfields of Australia and New Zealand including information about 42 resorts and 26 towns. It contains 52 detailed maps as well as tips on weather, equipment, mountain wear, mountain driving, snow safety and fitness, plus tips for first timers. Snow fields are assessed on a ratings system covering slope difficulty (beginner, intermediate and advanced), road access, kid appeal, basic facilities, food and shelter.australian snowfields, new zealand snowfields
