Episode of Series “The Search”.
Research shows the advisability of using safety belts in passenger cars; how increased safety can result from new designs for instrument panels; the development of new types of padding materials for car interiors; and the benefits of some form of chest protector on steering wheels.
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In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
002423
Language
English
Subject categories
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Automobiles - Design and construction
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Automobiles - Safety measures
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Automobiles - Seat belts
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Road safety
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Automobile driver education
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Safety education
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Automobiles - Seat belts
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Road safety
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)