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Bridgestone Winter Driving School: Modern Winter Driving Techniques (#18789)

Experts from the Bridgestone Winter Driving School teach the theories and techniques needed to confidently navigate even the worst winter roads.  Focuses on vehicle preparation, braking situations (with and without ABS), skid control, cornering control, accident avoidance and more. (2002) - VHS VIDEO  (25:00)

Driving Modern Roundabouts: Rules of the Road (#18918)

Shows how to drive through a roundabout, explaining the rules of the road for roundabouts. The rules are illustrated using video of traffic in a multi lane roundabout. Discussion of truck, pedestrian and bicycle travel through roundabouts is also included. Appropriate for presentation to officials and the public when roundabouts are proposed or are being opened to traffic. (2002) - DVD  (10:00)

Driving Snow: the Keys to Winter Driving  (#18270)

Good reminder of the basics of winter driving for automobile drivers with limited experience.  Good refresher for experienced drivers.  Nice scenes of Jackson Hole, Wyoming. (1993) - VHS VIDEO  (15:00)

Make Winter Driving Safer  (#16404)

Covers various aspects of safe winter driving. Discusses importance of auto maintenance, equipment essential to have in the car, how to use jumper cables, driving on snow or ice, tire and traction devices.   VHS VIDEO  (13:00)

The Roads of Winter: a Game for Drivers of All Ages (#17788)

Driver/players watch depictions of actual winter driving. A review of
basic winter driving skills for cars.  Covers preparation, wheel grip, weight transfer, over-steer, under-steer, braking and trajectory.  Includes a short product commercial for Bridgestone tires. VHS VIDEO (18:00) (1994) - VHS VIDEO  (18 min.)

Safe Winter Driving Considerations  (#18950)

Provides basic winter driving advice for drivers of cars and light trucks.  Covers vehicle preparation and typical road hazards. Discusses how a driver should react to winter conditions including low visibility, slippery roads, snowplow operations and sight obstructions.  Does not discuss snowplow equipment operations from the plow driver’s perspective.  Helpful for new auto drivers or as a refresher.  (2001, 2006) - DVD  (21 min.)

Surviving the Cold (#18562)

Uses actual stories of stranded motorists to explain techniques to survive winter storms.  Covers hypothermia, practical survival tips and actions to avoid. (1984) - VHS VIDEO  (16 min.)

Why Skid?: Modern Winter Driving Techniques (#18519)

A review of basic winter driving skills for cars.  Covers preparation, wheel grip, weight transfer, over-steer, under-steer, braking and trajectory.  Includes a short product commercial for Bridgestone tires. (1994) - VHS VIDEO  (18 min.)