The Car ahead

Australia, 1973

Film
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Episode number 2 of Series “The Skills of Defensive Driving”.
Demonstrates the reaction time between a signal to brake and the application of the brake by the driver. Advises on precautions to be taken when following another vehicle. Suitable for upper secondary level.

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Commonwealth Department of Transport

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Telemark Productions

Duration

00:09:46:00

Production places
Australia
Production dates
1973

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The Skills of Defensive Driving

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