Buying a safe car. Hazardous poles.

Australia, 1995

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Buying a safe car, narrated by Rob Gell looks at what happens in an automobile crash to both the occupants and the car. Discusses various safety features in design and accessories and recommends that prospective purchasers examine Crash Test Reports of the car they wish to purchase in order to ascertain its safety. “Hazardous poles” focuses on the issue of pole placement, the legal obligation of councils and authorities in ensuring safe placement and the recommended features in pole design for improved safety.

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Film Victoria

Vic Roads

Duration

00:21:00:00

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Australia
Production dates
1995

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