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| Dorothy Levitt. Her favourite photograph. Photo by Foulsham & Banfield, Ltd. | Frontispiece |
| “Drive your own car.” Photo H. W. Nicholls | 14 |
| It is accessories that bring up the cost—you must have a hood. Photo H. W. Nicholls | 18 |
| One of the most important articles of wear is a scarf or muffler for the neck. Photo H. W. Nicholls | 24 |
| Remember to twist the veil before tying—this prevents the knot working loose. Photo H. W. Nicholls | 26 |
| “The useful overall.” Photo H. W. Nicholls | 28 |
| This little drawer is the great secret. Photo H. W. Nicholls | 30 |
| Unscrew the cap and peep in. Photo H. W. Nicholls | 32 |
| Test the quantity of oil in the tank by inserting a piece of stick. Photo H. W. Nicholls | 34 |
| Pull up this small rod to enable the “used” oil to run out of the base-chamber. Photo H. W. Nicholls | 36 |
| The adjustment of the foot-brake is a matter of seconds. Photo H. W. Nicholls | 38 |
| In front of your car you will notice a handle. Photo H. W. Nicholls | 42 |
| Release the foot from the right pedal and throttle slightly with the left foot on the left pedal. Photo H. W. Nicholls | 44 |
| Your next move is to take off the side brake. Photo H. W. Nicholls | 48 |
| It is a simple matter to remove a faulty sparking plug. Photo H. W. Nicholls | 52 |
| It is a simple matter to adjust the trembler or screw. Photo H. W. Nicholls | 56 |
| Be sure that all nuts and bolts are tight—a rattle is annoying. Photo H. W. Nicholls | 60 |
| “Be sure that the petrol tank is full.” Photo H. W. Nicholls | 62 |
| This is the switch. Photo H. W. Nicholls | 66 |
| This lever is used for changing gear. Photo H. W. Nicholls | 68 |
| First advance the spark and give more air. Photo H. W. Nicholls | 72 |
| The Automobile Association scouts will, if necessary, stop your car on the road and give you information. Photo H. W. Nicholls | 74 |
| The engine will start easily if you first flood the carburettor slightly. Photo H. W. Nicholls | 76 |
| The lubrication of the De Dion is extremely simple. Photo H. W. Nicholls | 80 |
| Miss Isabel Savory, who not only drives, but repairs her own cars. Photo Elliott & Fry | 84 |
| Baroness Campbell de Lorentz, the first lady in Britain to drive her own car. Photo by Keturah Collings | 86 |
| The Honble. Mrs. Assheton Harbord. Drives a Rolls Royce car, owns her own balloon, “The Valkyrie,” and has competed with it in seven races | 88 |
| Mrs. George Thrupp, originator of the motor christening. Photo by Arthur Rouselle | 90 |
