ART OF BEING PASSED, THE
The impulse to speed up or feelings of belligerence when being passed are bad things and being a courteous driver is good.
(public domain films) 1958 9 min BW |
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| keywords: driver education, driver ed, driver training, driver safety, defensive driving, vehicle, car, road, highway |
CRASH AVOIDANCE
Classic driver safety film that puts the viewer behind the wheel as the film runs through a variety of driver safety situations.
(public domain films) 1971 15 min COL |
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| keywords: driver education, driver ed, driver training, driver safety, defensive driving, vehicle, car, road, highway |
CRASH TESTS AND PSA'S
A variety of cars crash tested into a wall along with an assortment of highway public service announcements including the infamous "Flying Pumpkin PSA".
(public domain films) 1979 - 1980 6min COL |
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| keywords: crash tests, crash test dummies, psa, p.s.a., highway public service announcements, don't drink or drive campaign |
DANGER IN THE STREETS
Early safety film addresses the ever-growing problem of traffic fatalities involving pedestrians (mostly kids) in Los Angeles, CA.
(public domain films) 1936 8 min BW (SILENT) |
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| keywords: driver education, driver training, driver safety, pedestrians, california, los angeles |
DOUBLE NICKEL CHALLENGE
Film supporting the "Drive 55mph" law passed during gas crisis and attempts to put a dollars and cents value to slowing down.
(public domain films) 1979 - 1980 7 min COL |
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| keywords: highway safety commision, gas crisis, drive 55, 55 mph highway law, truck drivers, trucking, big rigs |
DON'T BE A SITTING DUCK
Demonstration of established principles and handling techniques by which one can avoid having some yokel rear-end your car.
(public domain films) 1960 10 min BW |
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| keywords: driver education, driver ed, driver training, driver safety, defensive driving, collision avoidance, car accident |
DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY
The public highway is fraught with with hidden dangers to the unwary and those who don't let trains have the right of way.
(public domain films) 14 min BW |
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| keywords: driver education, driver ed, driver training, driver safety, defensive driving, collision avoidance, highway driving |
HOW TO FOLLOW SAFELY
When driving a motor vehicle, it is important that you know how to follow safely, deal with tailgaters and identify your danger zone.
(public domain films) 10 min BW |
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| keywords: driver education, drivers ed, driver training, driver safety, tailgater, tailgating |
LONG WEEKEND, THE
Four airmen make the long trip to Las Vegas for a weekend of partying intercut with a professional gambler giving odds for their safe return home based on the reckless decisions they make.
(public domain films) 1950's 24 min COL |
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| keywords: driver safety, downtown las vegas, gambling, casino, alcohol, california highway patrol, unsafe driving |
MINI CARS - RESEARCH SAFETY VEHICLE (RSV)
Department Of Transportation film informing the public that big cars just aren't cool anymore and that "mini cars" are the future.
(public domain films) 1979 6 min COL |
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| keywords: department of transporation, mini cars, economy cars, compact cars, crash tests, car safety, lorne greene |
PREVENTABLE OR NOT
Round table discussion of accident prevention using "cutting-edge" special effects of pushing toy cars over carboard streets.
(public domain films) 12 min BW |
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| keywords: traffic safety, driver safety, auto insurance, car accidents, accident prevention, accident simulation |
TRAFFIC COURT USA
Observe traffic court procedures in order to familiarize yourself with the consequences of defying established traffic laws.
(public domain films) 1956 7 min COL |
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| keywords: crime, criminal, traffic viollation, traffic laws, traffic court |
WHAT ABOUT WINTER DRIVING
Winter presents unique challenges such as ice and snow when attempting to operate a motor vehicle in a safe manner.
(public domain films) 1975 13 min COL |
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| keywords: driver education, driver ed, driver training, driver safety, winter driving, car maintenance during winter |
