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 various kinds, remove danger signals from curves and intersections. When the enemy asks for directions, give him wrong information. Especially when enemy convoys are in the neighborhood, truck drivers can spread rumors and give false information about bridges being out, ferries closed, and detours lying ahead. If you can start damage to a heavily traveled road, passing traffic and the elements will do the rest. Construction gangs can see that too much sand or water is put in concrete or that the road foundation has soft spots. Anyone can scoop ruts in asphalt and macadam roads which turn soft in hot weather; passing trucks will accentuate the ruts to a point where substantial repair will be needed. Dirt roads also can be scooped out. If you are a road laborer, it will be only a few minutes work to divert a small stream from a sluice so that it runs over and eats away the road.

Distribute broken glass, nails, and sharp rocks on roads to puncture tires.

(b) Passengers

Bus-driver can go past the stop where the enemy wants to get off. Taxi drivers can waste the enemy’s time and make extra money by driving the longest possible route to his destination.

(c) Oil and Lubrication

See 5. (2) (b).

Disconnect the oil pump; this will burn out the main bearings in less than 50 miles of normal driving.

(d) Radiator

See 5. (2) (c).

(e) Fuel

See 5. (2) (d).