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This PSA-style film from the late 1970s titled “Times 25” warns of the dangers of alcoholism, how to recognize the problem, and how the issue affects driving and leads to fatal accidents. Produced by KGO-TV in association with The California Traffic Safety Foundation, the film features clips of real-life accidents as well as staged scenes of profiles of people who can be characterized as “alcoholics.” Additionally there was collaboration with the California Highway Patrol, General Motors Corporation, International Driving School, Western Laboratories Inc, and The San Francisco Police Department in the making of the film.
"Things Aren't What they Used to Be — Senior Pedestrian Problems" is a 1980s film about senior citizens as pedestrians. It is a nostalgic yet practical guide aimed at older pedestrians, comparing the simpler, slower-paced traffic of the 1930s with the fast-moving, complex traffic conditions of the present day. It emphasizes how aging affects mobility, vision, and hearing. It provides important safety tips, such as avoiding jaywalking, using marked crosswalks carefully, staying alert, facing traffic on roads without sidewalks, and wearing light-colored clothing at night for visibility. Ultimately, it delivers a hopeful message that with awareness and adaptation, aging individuals can continue to enjoy life safely despite the modern world’s faster pace.