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Life in the Fast Lane

Sep 01, 1981 | IMDB 0

14 min Watch Now

Documentary

Information film about freeways, their interchanges, and driving safely on them.

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SIMILAR MOVIES

SIMILAR MOVIES

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The Mystery Crash

IMDB 0 | May , 1974

“The Mystery Crash” discusses the dangers of drinking and driving especially as it pertains to the seemingly harmless “social drinker.” This film was produced by Jack Lieb Productions Inc, Chicago and sponsored by the National Safety Council. It is part of a series of films, with each episode describing a different element of driving and road safety.
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Suddenly...And Without Warning

IMDB 0 | Apr , 1971

Coast Guard film about the importance of life jackets. Stresses safety in boating and shows how boating accidents can happen.
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Life or Death - EMT First Responders

IMDB 0 | Mar , 1973

This somewhat bizarre film about Emergency Medical Technicians or EMTs was produced and distributed by Film Commutators in Hollywood, California. The film dates to a time when ambulance crews were being replaced by paramedics / EMTs, who had sufficient training to make medical decisions and give on-scene care. The film makes a strong argument to decision makers in favor of upgrading from mere ambulance drivers to EMTs.
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Chlorine and the Firefighter

IMDB 0 | May , 1974

This 1974 film is dedicated by the Chlorine Institute to the public interest. It is specifically intended to assist firefighters and other emergency services. The techniques demonstrated are appropriate for emergency use; different circumstances might require modified or additional procedure. The information is drawn from sources believed to be reliable. The Institute, its members any organizations cooperating in the development of this film, jointly or severally, cannot be responsible for how the information is used and must make this legal disclaimer. This is a 1960s era, color movie about Chlorine and emergency workers… specifically, firefighters. The film is intended to show firefighters what chlorine is, what a chlorine emergency might involve, how a company can plan ahead and how an emergency can be handled safely.
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The Gambler

IMDB 0 | Jul , 1950

This late 1940s/early 1950s rather graphic color film about carelessness and safety operating heavy machinery is presented by Caterpillar.
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The Iron Graveyard

IMDB 0 | Jul , 1976

This color educational film is a driver's safety film about city driving. There is no copyright at the beginning or end of the film so the date of the production appears to be the mid to late 1970s.
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Your Chance to Live: Flood

IMDB 0 | Jun , 1973

Dramatizes the plight of a young adventure seeker whose canoe is capsized by a wall of water during a flood. Shows community flood preparations, pointing out that a flood's predictability usually allows ample warning time to save lives. Designed to stimulate discussion on civil preparedness for floods
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Your Chance to Live: Heat Wave

IMDB 0 | Jun , 1973

The film highlights the dangers of extreme heat and the importance of staying hydrated and cool. It portrays a conversation between two friends, one of whom insists on playing basketball despite the oppressive heat. The narrative emphasizes that heat-related illnesses can be avoided by recognizing the body's signals and taking necessary precautions, such as drinking water and staying indoors. The film concludes with a report of record-breaking temperatures, underscoring the seriousness of heat exposure.
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Your Chance to Live: An Instructor's Guide

IMDB 0 | Nov , 1973

The Defense Civil Preparedness Agency began an informational campaign in 1972 called Your Chance to Live. As part of the campaign, a series of films was released along with a companion book. Each installment covers a different disaster scenario, including tornadoes, blizzards, earthquakes, forest fires, blackouts and a nuclear disaster. The California Department of Education helped produce the films and hosted a workshop of educational professionals to discuss the best ways to present the desired emergency preparedness information to school age audiences. The process was filmed and assembled, along with clips from each production, and distributed as an Instructor's Guide in 1975.
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Your Chance to Live: Winter Storm

IMDB 0 | Sep , 1972

Intercuts scenes from Jack London's To build a fire with modern urban and rural winter scenes to point out the dangers of winter storms and low temperatures. Designed to stimulate discussion on civil preparedness for winter storms.
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Your Chance to Live: Nuclear Disaster

IMDB 0 | Feb , 1974

Portrays the challenges of creating a film about nuclear disaster amid public apathy. It captures behind-the-scenes moments as the crew discusses the gravity of nuclear threats, the importance of preparation, and the emotional impact of a nuclear attack. The narrative emphasizes the need for individuals to take responsibility for their safety and community in the event of an attack, blending factual information with a call to action.
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Your Chance to Live: Pollution

IMDB 0 | Apr , 1973

A surrealistic look at the future if man does not learn to control pollution.
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Your Chance to Live: Hurricane

IMDB 0 | Mar , 1972

Released by the Defense Civil Preparedness Agency in 1972, Your Chance to Live is a series of films which cover threatening events, from forest fires, to floods, tornadoes and nuclear disasters. Hurricane tells the story of two parents who revisit the beach town where their children were killed in a violent storm the previous summer.
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Faces of Death II

IMDB 3.9 | May , 1981

Brief scenes of death related material: mortuaries, accidents and police work are filmed by TV crews and home video cameras. Some of it is most likely fake, some not as much.
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Boobytrap!

IMDB 0 | Jan , 1972

In the new world of high-speed highway driving, there are a host of new dangers to take into account.
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VD: Know Your Contacts

IMDB 0 | Jan , 1968

Shows how people, faced with the possibility or reality of being infected with venereal disease, cope with their individual situations.
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Collision Rescue

IMDB 0 | Jan , 1974

When two parties get in a head-on collision, it's up to emergency services to free them from the wreckage. What follows is a demonstration of what their job and duties entail.
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Carrier or Killer

IMDB 0 | Jan , 1966

This film shows the dangers of driving commercial trucks professionally as part of driver’s education. It displays various truck drivers; some cautious and others fatally dangerous.
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Humboldt: The New Season

IMDB 8 | Aug , 2019

A devastating highway accident in April 2018 thrust Humboldt, Saskatchewan into an international spotlight and voices from across the globe responded with sorrowful condolences, vigils and tributes. As the shock subsided and the world stepped back allowing the community to grieve, the directors of Humboldt: The New Season remained near the families. This is a story of healing without ever forgetting or letting go.
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Dad... Can I Borrow the Car?

IMDB 8.2 | Sep , 1970

A live-action short, using many avant-garde film techniques, that looks at American car culture in the late 1960s. The main section deals with the many trials and obstacles a teenager must face on the path to being able to drive. Surviving the driver's education class is only the first step, as the teenager must then pass his driving test, and then finally get permission to borrow the family car.