European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - January 18, 1953, Darmstadt, Hesse F i k first graders in Phoenix elementary schools today Are peddling miniature automobiles through play streets ased Uca tors and police officials test a prac tical Way to teach tots Good habits As both pedestrians and future the training area for the and 7yearold pupils is a scale Model of a Busy City traffic tiny traffic lights and Road signs Are placed at intersections and students act As traffic while others put pedal propelled cars through regular driving they Are taught to give proper hand yield the right of Way and wait to turn until its the youngsters Are taught the reasons behind traffic Laws and the importance of obey ing them As Wellas respect for Law for Cement they learn both the Drivers and the pedestrians problems and safety rules As they apply to police and school teachers Are enthusiastic about the inaugurated this and Hope to see it spread throughout the the course has been allotted study period along with arithmetic and history and is considered a logical prerequisite to High school driving which Are being offered in Many american do first graders acting As traffic officers and Drivers on a school ground Seal Model a Busy metropolitan intersection learn safety rules for both Drivers and it seems like the real thins to these who students also learn pedestrian caution As part of the Many of the miniature pedal cars include details of learn to give proper hand signals As they practice elementary school driving course inaugurated in real Antes so pupils can learn what makes them 40 Xii the stars and stripes feature Section
