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572 AFTER THE PARTY
(27 minutes)
Motor vehicle crashes resulting in neurological damage are examined.  


710 ALMOST HOME
(National Road Safety Foundation - 18 minutes)
Millions drive drowsy every day. Unaware of the danger, they put themselves and others on the road at risk. Here are four true stores of what can happen.  


573 ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM: HOW IT WORKS FOR YOU
(12 minutes)
The ins and outs of antilock braking systems are discussed in this General Motors production.  


574 ARE YOU READING ME
(9 minutes)
This film clarifies important information drivers receive through signs, signals, pavement markings and devices along a highway.  


575 AVOIDING COLLISIONS: HOW TO SURVIVE THE TEENAGE DRIVING
YEARS (16 minutes)
Speeding, night driving, safety belt use and drinking and driving are covered in this production devoted to teenage driving.  


576 AVOIDING COLLISIONS: HOW TO SURVIVE THE TEENAGE DRIVING YEARS
(16 minutes)
Update of the original 1992 video.  


577 BACKING AND PARKING
(12 minutes)
An excellent video dealing with the problems and tips about one of the most difficult tasks of driving. Over 30% of all accidents happen when backing and parking.  


578 BACKING SAFELY
(NSC - 12 minutes)
This video offers practical safety information to help eliminate backing collisions.  


684 BEATING A BLOWOUT
(Safety Shorts - 5minutes)
When a tire blows, proper action by the driver can prevent a more serious accident. This video outlines the simple but important rules to follow when a blowout occurs.  


697 BE SENSIBLE: DON'T DRIVE YOURSELF TO DISTRACTION
(Cingular - 8 minutes)
This video talks to teens in their language about the challenges posed by various driving distractions and how they can overcome them to become more safe and responsible motorists.  


579 BREAKING THE ACCIDENT CHAIN OF EVENTS
(7 minutes)
Dramatizes through vignettes the chain of events leading to a traffic accident.  


580 BYSTANDER CARE: THE FIRST LINK IN THE CHAIN OF SURVIVAL
(25 minutes)
The first few minutes after an accident could make a difference between life and death. A few simple actions that anyone can do, applied quickly, can help save a life.  


581 CAR CARE, AUTOMOTIVE FIRST AID & SAFETY
(26 minutes)
Presents how and when to perform simple and regular car maintenance checks to avoid breakdowns and costly vehicle repairs.  


582 CAR JACKS
(Safety Shorts - 5 minutes)
Changing a flat tire can be a nuisance and a real danger when safety is ignored. A review of safe car jack use is offered.  


583 CELLULAR PHONES & TWO-WAY RADIOS
(Safety Shorts - 5 minutes)
Cellular phones and two-way radios offer great benefits, but may create distractions that increase a driver's risk. When on the road, concentrate on safe and defensive driving.  


584 (THE NEW)
CHILDREN IN TRAFFIC

(AAA - 13 minutes)
This update to the AAA Foundation's classic video presents real-life footage showing how children's perceptions of traffic differ from those of adults. It provides insight on why children behave unexpectedly and is a must-see for all drivers.  


585 CHILDREN IN TRAFFIC - WHY ARE THEY DIFFERENT?
(14 minutes)
Shows drivers how children differ from adults in their perception of traffic and that children cannot be expected to fully comprehend traffic rules or the reasons behind them.  


586 CITY DRIVING
(Safety Shorts - 5 minutes)
City driving can be difficult and dangerous. Learn to focus and drive like a pro.  


587 CITY DRIVING TACTICS
(20 minutes)
Within one mile on a city street a driver has to make 58 separate decisions - one every second. This video will show you the proper driving tactics on city streets. The following tactics are covered: keep an adequate space shield, how to approach an intersection, make left and right turns, change lanes, entering and exiting freeways.  


588 COACHING THE BEGINNING DRIVER
(30 minutes)
This video outlines the fundamentals of driving for the novice and can help your teenager become a safer driver.  


589 CRASH DYNAMICS FOR TRAINING PROGRAMS
(18 minutes)
This composite video of clips taken from films depicting 18 different types of automobile test crashes.  


590 CROSSING THE LINE
(33 minutes)
The Delaware Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General, produced this documentary which examines alcohol-related crashes in the First State.  


591 DANGEROUS CROSSINGS: A SECOND THOUGHT
(14 minutes)
This video shows the tragic consequences that can result when people fail to yield at railroad crossings.

592 DDC...IT'S GOOD BUSINESS
(8 minutes)
This National Safety Council production discusses the benefits of a comprehensive driver safety program for employers.  


593 DEFENSIVE DRIVER...WHO ME?
(9 minutes)
Animated overview of defensive driving including: definition of defensive driving, six conditions to a collision, accident prevention formula, and what constitutes a perfect trip.  


594 DEFENSIVE DRIVING
(20 minutes)
Mike Muffins reviews defensive driving techniques:
--Proper vehicle maintenance - I.P.D.E.
--Lane changes - Knowing what is relevant and what is not
--Constant road changes - Central and peripheral vision to safe driving  


595 DEFENSIVE DRIVING TACTICS
(16 minutes)
This video emphasizes the following:
--Keep as much clear driving space around you as possible
--Don't tailgate and maintain a cushion of space
--Keep your eyes moving
--Always stay alert
--Be willing to give way to aggressive drivers - be defensive at all times  


596 DON'T LET UP
(9 minutes)
Shows high school driver education students using anti-lock brakes (ABS)
for the first time. Demonstrates the ability of ABS to prevent loss of control on a variety of wet and dry surfaces.  


597 DRIVING IN BAD WEATHER
(9 minutes)
Using the setting of a television newscast, this video dramatizes the blinding effects of fog, dust, smoke, rain, snow, and ice. Stresses the need to slow down to maintain control or get off the road safely in adverse conditions.  


598 DRIVING DEFENSIVELY I
(Safety Shorts - 5 minutes)
Don't become blind to the dangers of your daily driving. Carelessness and overconfidence can wreck your auto and your life.  


599 DRIVING DEFENSIVELY II
(Safety Shorts - 5 minutes)
Explains more ways in which we can prevent accidents by driving defensively.  


600 DRIVING DRUNK: YOUR CHOICE?
(20 minutes)
Focuses on four real-life situations where someone made the decision to drive drunk, and shows the long-term effects of those choices.

601 DRIVING SAFETY
(Safety Watch - 13 minutes)
--Be tolerant of other drivers
--Maintain an appropriate driving cushion around your vehicle  


602 DRUNK AND DEADLY
(45 minutes)
This HBO presentation shows the horrors of 24 hours on America's highways.  


603 DRUNK DRIVING: REAL PEOPLE, REAL TRAGEDIES
(NSC - 18 minutes)
Drivers will think twice about having one for the road with this real-life video. Victims and their families tell the stories of their tragedies in this taping of a DUI Victim Impact Panel in session.  


604 FINAL CHOICES: THE BRAD SHIPMAN STORY
(15 minutes)
Responsible decision making relating to drinking and driving are covered in this State Farm Insurance Company production.  


605 FIRST ON THE SCENE
(7 minutes)
Outlines steps a motorist must take if he or she is first on the scene of an accident. Shows the proper procedure for checking the victims, calling for emergency medical teams and setting up flares or reflectors to alert other motorists.

606 FRED & COMPANY
(9 minutes)
This video deals with the factors that induce other drivers to cross the center line and cause the head-on, the "4 Rs" formula to avoid a head-on, split second decisions to be made when a head-on is imminent, wheel-path travel and correct lane position in curves and how to correct for a shifting center of gravity in the trailer on a curve.  


607 FREEWAY DRIVING
(8 minutes)
Demonstrates how freeways demand quicker thinking than conventional roadways. Discusses how to merge, how to handle weave lanes, and how to know when you have reached your exit.  


608 GET BIG ON SAFETY...IT'S YOUR LIFE
(12 minutes)
Teaches driver education students that driving is serious business.  


609 GET A GRIP
(18 minutes)
Wet weather driving techniques are discussed in this Goodyear production.  


610 GETTING SAFELY PAST THE ORANGE BARRELS
(11 minutes)
Promotes cooperation in protecting the lives of highway construction workers. Shows what construction signs, signals, and markings mean and how to adjust driving when passing through road construction areas.  


610 GETTING SAFELY PAST THE ORANGE BARRELS
(11 minutes)
Promotes cooperation in protecting the lives of highway construction workers. Shows what construction signs, signals, and markings mean and how to adjust driving when passing through road construction areas.  


612 HEADS UP AT THE WHEEL: HOME SAFE
(10 minutes)
This video is focused on raising public awareness about the dangers of drowsy driving and fall-asleep crashes.  


613 HEAVENLY DEBATE
(7 minutes)
Based on older and younger driver research studies, this video portrays the different perceptions that each have about the other.  


614 THE HIDDEN DANGER: LOW WATER CROSSINGS
(9 minutes)
Nearly half of all flash flood fatalities are vehicle related. In your automobile look out for flooding at highway dips, bridges, and low areas.  


615 HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE SAFETY
(Safety Watch - 7 minutes)
--Place warning signs ahead of work areas
--Flaggers should use proper hand-flag signaling to control traffic  


616 HIGHWAY DRIVING TACTICS
(18 minutes)
This video demonstrates on the road survival skills for limited access highway drivers. These skills are: plan ahead, go with the flow, keep a cool head, get the big picture, use the two second rule, widen your margin of safety, stay alert, pick an escape route, maintain your car and buckle your seat belt.  


617 ICY ROAD AHEAD
(Aims - 23 minutes)
Former auto racing champion Jean-Paul Luc introduces this informative program on how to drive safely and confidently in difficult winter weather conditions.  


618 INTERSECTIONS
(Safety Shorts - 5 minutes)
Nearly half of all urban accidents occur at intersections. Important driving issues for safe navigation.  


619 JANE
(25 minutes)
A riveting story that needs to be shared with all drivers, young and old, and delivers a very strong message on driving while under the influence of alcohol.  


620 JUST ANOTHER SATURDAY NIGHT
(13 minutes)
A night of revelry turns tragic when a popular college-bound student takes the wheel after several drinks. Dramatizes the events and decisions leading up to a drunk driving tragedy. Courtroom dialogue encourages further discussion about the personal and legal consequences of drinking and driving.  


621 LIVE & LET LIVE
(13 minutes)
This award winning presentation is a tale of co-workers celebrating a recent success in a bar. Leaving the bar in an inebriated condition, they die in a collision. Throughout, the narrator explains the effects of drugs and alcohol on the driver. The conclusion depicts the sobering effects of the co-workers' deaths on families and friends.  


622 LONE DRIVER
(Safety Shorts - 5 minutes)
An open car window or door is an invitation to crime. Basic guidelines to ensure safety when driving alone are demonstrated. Key training points: valuables, windows, doors, awareness and remaining calm.

623 LOW VISIBILITY AND DRIVING
(NSC - 15 minutes)
This video addresses problems caused by weather conditions such as fog, snow, rain and bright sun. It also includes other factors not usually covered in traditional driver safety courses: objects within the vehicle, night driving, tunnels, blinding spray from passing vehicles, the effect of shadows, safe stopping areas and dealing with oversized vehicles.  


624 MAGIC CIRCLES OF DEFENSIVE DRIVING
(10 minutes)
Promotes preventability of accidents to both new and veteran drivers.  


625 MANAGING SPACE AND TIME FOR SAFE DRIVING
(15 minutes)
This presentation stresses the need for maintaining safe following distances and the active use of your eyes in knowing what is going on ahead.  


626 A MATTER OF TIME
(10 minutes)
At 55 mph a vehicle travels 155' in two seconds. The video shows how quickly road situations change and emphasizes how imperative it is to stay alert.  


627 MEDICAL ASPECTS OF ALCOHOL
(32 minutes)
The effects of alcohol use on the human body are examined in this video.  


628 MODERN TECHNOLOGY AND DRIVING
(20 minutes)
Important safety information about:
--Airbags - Four-wheel drive
--Automatic seat belts - Cruise control
--Anti-lock braking systems - Car phones and high audio systems  


629 MOTOR MANIA
(8 minutes)
This humorous depiction of the personality changes that can take place behind the wheel will make employees aware of the tendency to drive too aggressively and will increase their ability to take more responsibility for driving safely.  


630 NIGHT DRIVING
(Safety Shorts - 5 minutes)
Driving familiar streets and highways can become more difficult and dangerous at night. Safety tips for nighttime driving.  


631 NIGHT DRIVING
(9 minutes)
Demonstrates how darkness limits drivers' vision. Discusses the biggest hazards drivers face in night driving and the ways in which drivers must change their driving to drive at night.  


632 NIGHT DRIVING TACTICS
(13 minutes)
Nighttime roadways is high-risk time. Far more injuries and fatal traffic accidents occur between dusk and dawn than during daylight hours.
This video discusses the following items:
--Over driving your headlights - Driving in the fog and rain
--Use of high beams - Staying awake
--Importance of a clean windshield - Nighttime road emergencies  


633 THE OLDER AND WISER DRIVER
(22 minutes)
Safe driving strategies designed to assist the older driver's changing abilities are discussed.  


634 ON COUNTRY ROADS
(17 minutes)
Defensive driving is discussed in this presentation devoted to rural driving.  


635 ON THE SCENE: A GUIDE TO BYSTANDER CARE AT A ROADSIDE EMERGENCY
(10 minutes)
This program explains the five steps needed to be taken when you are the first to arrive on the scene of an accident.

636 PARKING SAFELY
(NSC - 14 minutes)
A video with practical tips for parking safely in lots, garages and on the street.  


637 THE PARTY'S OVER
(20 minutes)
This video is based on actual incidents which relays the dangers of drinking and driving.  


638 PREVENTING ROAD RAGE
(20 minutes)
Violent aggressive driving, or "road rage," is a growing public concern. This educational video addresses that concern by teaching viewers how to: avoid offending other drivers; manage their own anger; and disengage from an angry encounter.  


639 RAILROAD CROSSING SAFETY

A series of five segments (on one tape)
from Operation Lifesaver regarding railroad-crossing safety targeted to audiences of all ages.
1. Staying Alert and Alive - 12 minutes
2. Paths of Thunder II - 20 minutes
3. No Exit - 20 minutes
4. Why Wait - 24 minutes
5. Sly Fox and Birdie - 10 minutes  


640 READY, SET, WINTER
(17 minutes)
What you should carry in your emergency kit, how to handle a skid, pre-winter maintenance on your car, and special driving tips for driving in snow and ice are shown in this video.  


641 RIDE OF YOUR LIFE
(23 minutes)
An excellent seat belt video. Using real life footage from Indy Speed Way and the drivers of the Indianapolis 500 Race. Also, many individuals are asked why they do or do not use their seat belts. At the conclusion of this video the drivers views tend to make you want to wear your seat belt.  


708 THE ROAD AHEAD: STAY SAFE AT THE WHEEL
(Liberty Mutual-18 min.)
Teens talk candidly about life behind the wheel - speeding, drinking, drugs, seat belt use, distractions and more. Eye-opening excerpts from the HBO documentary Smashed: Toxic Tales of Teens and Alcohol are also included.  


642 ROAD RAGE
(Long Island - 15 minutes)
Make sure your employees know how to diffuse anger and aggression behind the wheel. Road rage is learned behavior - change it!  


643 ROAD RAGE
(15 minutes)
This video presentation covers the rationale for keeping cool, calm and controlled in today's stressful and potentially dangerous driving environment.  


644 ROAD RAGE
(Safety Shorts - 5 minutes)
Road rage is a type of aggressive driving that occurs when a driver reacts angrily to other drivers. Road rage is a factor in many traffic accidents.  


645 SAFE DRIVING
(Safety Watch - 8 minutes)

Video deals with safe driving during company time in a company owned vehicle. Emergency equipment, vehicle maintenance and good visual driving habits are discussed.  


646 SAFE WINTER DRIVING CONSIDERATIONS
(NSC - 21 minutes)
This video zeroes in on safety issues winter drivers need to know, including pre-season preparation, pre-trip procedures and on-the-road issues such as 4-wheel drive, ABS, scanning, following & stopping distances, pedestrians, obstructed views, intersection hazards, inclines/descents, obscured road markings, narrowed lanes, snow removal equipment, night driving and more.

647 SAFETY ADVICE FROM EMS: A GUIDE TO INJURY PREVENTION
(38 minutes)
This video contains segments on the following topics:
--Child Safety Seats - Bike Safety for Adults
--Occupant Protection for Adults - Teen Driving Under the Influence
--Pedestrian Safety for Children - Speed Shatters Life
--Pedestrian Safety for Elders - Yielding to Emergency Vehicles
--Bike Safety for Children  


648 .08 - SAVE LIVES IN YOUR STATE
(11 minutes)
Discusses why every state needs a law lowering the blood alcohol limit over which drivers cannot operate a motor vehicle on the road.  


649 SEMI CONSCIOUS
(12 minutes)
Four teenagers demonstrate simple driving tips for sharing the road with big trucks.  


650 SEX, LIES AND PROFITS
(17 minutes)
Alcohol advertising and its effect on young drivers is explored in this presentation.

651 SHARING THE ROAD
(7 minutes)
Helps motorists understand the special concerns and dangers faced by pedestrians, truck drivers, motorcyclists, bicyclists, and ambulance drivers.  


652 SHORTCUT TO EXPERIENCE
(16 minutes)
This video explores an important connection between alcohol and emotional upset. The accident potential of a person under the influence of alcohol and anger are very closely related.  


707 SMASHED: TOXIC TALES OF TEENS & ALCOHOL
(53 minutes)
Filmed at the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center, this video pulls no punches in its graphic presentation of the devastating consequences of underage drinking and impaired driving.  


653 SIGNS, SIGNALS & MARKINGS: UNDERSTANDING THE LANGUAGE OF THE ROAD
(17 minutes)
Describes the underlying rules and logic behind traffic control signs, signals and markings and why they are important to drivers. Emphasizes the message that the driver's attention must be directed toward the appropriate information that will help them arrive safely at their destination. It is based on the national standards that govern most traffic situations.  


654 SNOWPLOW SAFETY
(23 minutes)
This video, which can be used in a classroom setting or a self-study, is ideal for training newly hired snowplow operators and as a refresher for experienced operators. Topics addressed include:
--Equipment inspection - Mirror use
--Positioning of the truck - Defensive driving techniques
--Scanning  


686 SNOWPLOW SAFETY: PARKING LOTS
(NSC - 19 minutes)
This video presentation, which can be used for self-directed or classroom learning, is ideal for pre- and in-season training for both novice and experienced snowplow operators.  


655 SOCIAL HOST
(22 minutes)
This video is designed to encourage in-home hosts to intervene in drinking and driving problems of their guests.  


656 SPACE INVADERS
(8 minutes)
This reviews the key concepts of judging safe driving distances between vehicles including: space/time relationship, the six conditions which influence judgment, the habitual eye lead time technique, and how to avoid hazards when others invade your space.  


711 SPEED & AGGRESSION TOOL KIT
(Natl. Road Safety Foundation - 42 min.)
Several different scenarios on the tragic consequences of speeding and reckless driving.  


657 SPEEDING CARS
(Safety Shorts - 5 minutes)
Speeding is a national epidemic. It's deadly, it's everywhere. The viewer is motivated to make a life-saving decision - not to speed.

658 THE STANDARD FIELD SOBRIETY TEST
(14 minutes)
This American Bar Association production shows us the coordination tests used by police officers to detect DUI drivers.  


659 STOMP, STAY, STEER
(4 minutes)
A short video on getting the full benefit from anti-lock brakes.  


660 STREET SMARTS (GENERAL MOTORS)

(17 minutes)
Aimed at both teen and parent viewers, this video tells the story of how a 16-year-old and his dad go from emotionally charged driving practice sessions to more productive and less stressful driving lessons.  


661 SURVIVING WINTER DRIVING
(10 minutes)
Informs commercial vehicle drivers about Council research on winter driving conditions relative to load factors, skids, and handling of vehicles.  


687 TAMING THE WINTER ROAD
(NSC -11 minutes)
Collision prevention topics for truck drivers include: pre-trip inspection, maneuvering through skids, handling a jackknife, turns and curves, and more.  


662 TEEN DRIVER
(15 minutes)
The video discusses the following topics:
--Drinking and driving - Maturity
--Responsibility - Leadership
--Speeding - Reckless driving
--What happens when you are involved in an accident  


663 THINK SNOW
(10 minutes)
This film demonstrates the necessary actions to be taken by safe winter drivers.  


664 TRAFFIC SAFETY
(Safety Watch - 8 minutes)
Motor vehicle accidents are the single largest cause of work fatalities --Your following distance to other vehicles should be no closer than three seconds --Maintain a cushion of safety around your vehicle  


665 ULTIMATE DRIVING CHALLENGE
(43 minutes)
Television personalities Craig T. Nelson and Paula Zahn test your driving skills in this General Motors Production.  


666 UNDER THE INFLUENCE
(27 minutes)
Blood alcohol concentrations under .10 and their effect on driving are examined.  


667 UNLOCKING THE MYSTERY OF ABS
(16 minutes)
This video explains how ABS (antilock braking system)
works and shows dramatic examples of ways ABS differs from conventional brakes, with special advice about steering.  


668 USING YOUR EYES EFFECTIVELY
(9 minutes)
Demonstrates how best to use your eyes when driving. Discusses the two types of vision, central and peripheral, and where to concentrate your attention.  


669 VALVOLINE NATIONAL DRIVING TEST
(54 minutes)
The Ashland Oil Company and the National Safety Council join forces to challenge us to become better drivers.  


670 VEHICLE INSPECTION MODULE
(15 minutes)
This tape covers all the inspection items a truck driver needs such as: checking wheels, front suspension, front brakes, axles, windshield condition, lights and reflectors, fuel tanks, air lines, exhaust system, etc. This is a must and a good reminder to all truck drivers before they go on any trip.  


671 VEHICLE AND PERSONAL SECURITY
(14 minutes)
Explains how to handle a variety of vehicle-related crimes. Includes segments on how to avoid carjackings, what to do when someone has intentionally bumped your vehicle, and how to approach a stop light in unsavory or unfamiliar areas.  


672 VISUAL DETECTION OF DWI MOTORISTS
(16 minutes)
This video covers the 20 most reliable clues to impaired driving usually observed at night (but also valid for daytime use)
.  


673 WHY WAIT
(24 minutes)
Television star Michael Gross narrates this production which explores the hazards of highway-rail grade crossings.  


674 THE WINNING COMBINATION
(8 minutes)
New vehicle automatic crash protection technology is discussed in this video.  


675 WINTER DRIVING REVIEW
(13 minutes)
Preparing your car for winter and driving in bad weather are discussed.  


712 WINTER DRIVING SAFETY
(DVD Format - 2 minutes)
Tips on preparing your car for cold weather driving.  


676 WINTER DRIVING TACTICS
(14 minutes)
These winter driving experts give thorough and detailed instructions in preventing winter accidents, how to handle typical winter hazards, and how to insure that cars are safe for winter.  


677 WINTER DRIVING UPDATE
(15 minutes)
Update of Winter Driving Tactics.  


678 WITHOUT MOTORCYCLE HELMETS WE ALL PAY THE PRICE
(12 minutes)
The importance of motorcyclists wearing helmets is discussed.  


679 YOUNG DRIVERS: THE HIGH RISK YEARS
(15 minutes)
Discussion of young driver tragedies and how parents can minimize the crash risk for their teens.  


680 YOUR CUSHION OF SAFETY
(10 minutes)
Reviews the "Smith System" of defensive driving - namely: Aim High In Steering, Get the Big Picture, Keep Your Eyes Moving, Leave Yourself an Out, and Make Sure They See You. These are the "Smith System" five keys of perfect driving in action.  


681 YOU'RE IN CONTROL
(8 minutes)
This video discusses why insurance rates are so high for young drivers such as:
--High performance vehicles - Accidents/Tickets
--Drinking and driving - Attitudes  


682 YOUTH TRAFFIC SAFETY VIDEO
(22 minutes)
A series of Public Service Announcements on the following topics:
--Safety belts - Speeding
--Bicycle helmets - Drinking and driving    
 

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