Drivers Ed Training Movie SIGNAL 30 That Still Haunts Me Today
Drivers Ed back in school was a right of passage growing up in school. Drivers Ed was available to students to teach them and prepare them for the road. From studying the rules of the road to riding in a school car with a teacher on the road. The classes were very thorough with driver’s ed booklets from the Secretary of State of Michigan. With all the laws to follow and questions help for the written and driving test.
Old 16mm Film Projector that would show the movie “Signal 30”
The Training Film They Used Was A Bit Little Outdated
The year was 1981 was I took Drivers Ed in High School. The movie they picked was an old film from 1959! Black and White film presented by the Ohio State Police Department. The film, was shown widely to high school students across the United States during the 1960s through the 1980s. “Signal 30,” is from the radio code used by the Ohio State Highway Patrol for a fatal traffic accident. The Signal 30 movie features graphic footage of crashed automobiles and their horrifically injured and dismembered occupants.
The Drivers Ed Movie Signal 30 Becomes Part Of A New American Culture
The popular cable movie series titled, MAD MEN, (season 5 Episode 5) Find out more on this episode by clicking here
Recent Stories In The News Reflect The Need For Drivers Ed
According to CBS News, the Michigan Secretary of State and Michigan Education Association are looking to increase accessibility through grants that would help offset expenses related to public schools becoming a driving education provider. Check out a local news story from Luke Laster CBS News, about Drivers Ed coming back to schools here in Michigan. Click Here
The Most Disturbing Public Service Announcement On Distracted Driving
A public service announcement out of the UK warning teens about the perils of texting while driving breaks boundaries, portraying the bloody effects of an automobile accident in explicit detail. After you see this, you never will do this again. ( WARNING VIDEO IS VERY GRAPHIC )
Roadside Frustrations: 8 Most Annoying Habits Of Other Drivers
The Lane Hogger
You know the type. They leisurely cruise along in the left lane, seemingly oblivious to the growing line of cars behind them. They show no intention of moving over, despite signs clearly indicating slower traffic should keep right. It’s as if they believe they own that lane and everyone else is just passing through.
The Indecisive Merge Master
You’re approaching a merging lane, diligently signaling your intention to merge, when suddenly you spot them—the driver who can’t seem to commit to either accelerating to merge or slowing down to let you in. They teeter on the edge of indecision, causing a chaotic dance of hesitant maneuvering that disrupts the flow of traffic.
The Tailgater
We’ve all encountered the driver who seemingly has a vendetta against personal space. They ride your bumper with an intensity that could rival a race car driver. Whether they’re running late or simply have a persistent need to assert dominance, their tailgating antics create an anxiety-inducing experience.
The Incessant Honker
Honking is meant to be a communication tool, a gentle reminder to draw attention to potential dangers or to express gratitude. However, a special breed of drivers wield their horns like a weapon of mass annoyance. They honk at the slightest inconvenience, from a fraction-of-a-second delay at a green light to a cautious pedestrian exercising their right of way.
The Distracted Doodler
We’re all aware of the dangers of distracted driving, yet some individuals choose to engage in activities outside the confines of a moving vehicle. From applying makeup and eating full meals to scrolling through social media or engaging in animated conversations, these drivers treat their cars as mobile living rooms. Their lack of focus puts us all at risk, and we can’t help but wonder if they have forgotten that driving requires undivided attention.
The Fast Lane Snail
The left lane, aka the fast lane, is meant for, well, going fast. But there’s always that one driver who decides to take a leisurely Sunday drive right there, blocking everyone else behind them. This forces other drivers to undertake risky maneuvers to overtake them, leading to frustration and potentially dangerous situations.
The Traffic Rule Ignorer
Traffic rules exist for a reason. To maintain order, safety, and efficiency on the roads. However, some drivers seemingly view these rules as mere suggestions. They run red lights, ignore stop signs, and make illegal U-turns with complete disregard for the potential consequences. Their actions create chaos and put everyone around them at risk.
The Turn Signal Skippers
It’s like these drivers believe that turn signals are optional car accessories. They change lanes or make turns without a single blinker in sight, leaving the rest of us to play mind readers and guess their next move.
