This blog will expand on themes and topics first mentioned in my book, "The Automobile and American Life." I hope to comment on recent developments in the automobile industry, reviews of my readings on the history of the automobile, drafts of my new work, contributions from friends, descriptions of the museums and car shows I attend and anything else relevant. Copyright 2009-2020, by the author.
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Sunday, December 10, 2017
1961 DRIVER'S EDUCATION FILM "MECHANIZED DEATH"
Hi folks -- I am getting interested in the history of Driver's Education and started looking at film that might be shown in a classroom. This film is as gory as it gets. But once viewed, was it really effective? I am not so sure!
1961 -- seat belts only rarely used, safety not yet mandated by the federal government.
Sum up: we take driving not very seriously. Too many distractions, not enough respect for speed limits. Nevertheless, the kind of accidents shown in this film will never happen to us. Seriously?
Put away the cell phone and stop texting. Focus on driving!
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