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Traffic Safety Video Library Catalog

AAA's free-loan video library is available to schools and other non-profit organizations.

Videos will be mailed to you for a three-day loan period. The borrower is responsible for returning videos via first-class mail or UPS to:

AAA Washington
Traffic Safety Department
1745 114th Ave. S.E.
Bellevue, WA 98004
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Reservations are taken up to three months in advance. Due to the high demand of many videos, please list several alternate titles and dates so that if your first choice is unavailable, substitutions can be made. (Also, you may contact us for information on viewing for purchase.)

AAA School Safety Patrol

At Your Post - Learning School Safety Patrol Skills (1996; 15 minutes) VHS

"At Your Post" is a videotape that incorporates the latest techniques and information for training safety patrols. It demonstrates how to determine a safe gap in traffic and what a patrol should look for at normal crossings, one-way streets, T-intersections, rural crossings, and signed or signalized intersections. (Two versions are available: a national version and one specific to Washington state.) For grades 3-6.

Between the Lines - Adult School Crossing Guard Training (1992; 21 minutes) VHS

This videotape reviews five basic adult school crossing guard procedures: working with a school safety patrol at a single crossing from the same corner; working with a patrol at a single crossing from the opposite corner; working a double crossing; working a boulevard; and working a one-way street.

Children In Traffic (1999; 13 minutes) VHS or DVD

This update of the AAA Foundation's classic video presents real-life footage showing how children's perceptions of traffic differ from those of adults. It provides insight on why children behave unexpectedly and is a must-see for all drivers.

Alcohol and Highway Safety

Just Another Saturday Night (1998; 13 minutes) VHS

This is a follow-up video to "Just Another Friday Night." It dramatizes the events and decisions leading up to a drunk driving tragedy. Courtroom dialogue encourages further discussion about the personal and legal consequences of drinking and driving.

Where Are You Going After The Prom? (5 minutes) VHS

This videotape was produced by a student in New Jersey participating in AAA's National Senior High Traffic Safety Communication Contest. It is a brief snapshot of the joy of prom night, and the tragedy that can occur when alcohol is involved. It is designed to show to teenagers prior to special events, to cause them to think about the choices they will make.

Bicycle Safety

I'm No Fool on Wheels (1990; 13 minutes) VHS

This Disney video uses live action and animation to help young children learn that having safe, colorful equipment and following the rules can make bicycling, skateboarding or roller-skating more enjoyable. The importance of playing in safe locations is also discussed, as are properly fitting roller skates, bicycle safety checks, and safe skateboarding.

I'm No Fool With A Bicycle (1988; 16 minutes)VHS

Walt Disney's Jiminy Cricket, Gepetto and Pinocchio illustrate bicycle safety pointers such as wearing a helmet and bright clothes, having good brakes and hand grips, riding single file, crossing busy intersections carefully, and obeying traffic signals. This presentation combines live action and animation.

Otto the Auto on Bicycle Safety (1994; 16 minutes) VHS or DVD

A set of four presentations that teach children, grades K-6, about different aspects of bicycle safety. All use the popular Otto the Auto character in a mixed animation and reality setting.

Driver Education and Highway Safety

Breaking The Accident Chain Of Events (1994; 7 minutes) VHS

Dramatic vignettes show the chain of events leading to a traffic accident. Emphasizes the need to be a responsible driver by staying alert, being decisive, and being polite and reasonable in traffic.

Children In Traffic (1999; 13 minutes) VHS or DVD

This update of the AAA Foundation's classic video presents real-life footage showing how children's perceptions of traffic differ from those of adults. It provides insight on why children behave unexpectedly and is a must-see for all drivers.

Dangerous Crossings: A Second Thought (1994; 14 minutes) VHS

Dramatic real-life footage shows what can happen when drivers fail to yield at railroad crossings. Testimonials from people involved in railroad crossing tragedies reinforce the consequences of this risky behavior. Contains special information for law enforcement officials on promoting railroad-crossing safety.

Don't Let Up! (1994; 9 minutes) VHS

This videotape shows high school driver education students using anti-lock brakes (ABS) for the first time. Demonstrates the ability of ABS to prevent loss of control on a variety of wet and dry surfaces. Shows how even inexperienced drivers can brake hard in emergency situations and steer out of trouble.

Driving In Bad Weather (1994; 9 minutes) VHS

Using the setting of a television newscast, this video dramatizes the blinding effects of fog, dust, smoke, rain, snow, and ice. Stresses the need to slow down to maintain control or get off the road safely in adverse conditions. Also presents tips on maintaining a car properly to better prepare for bad conditions.

Freeway Driving (1994; 8 minutes) VHS or DVD

This videotape demonstrates how freeways demand quicker thinking than conventional roadways. The presentation discusses how to merge onto a multi-lane highway smoothly and decisively, how to handle weave lanes (lanes used as both entrance and exit lanes), and how to know when you've reached your exit.

Get A Grip...Wet Weather Driving Techniques (19 minutes) VHS

The purpose of this video is to help viewers understand the risks involved in driving on wet roads -- the chance of injury, damage or loss -- and how to better manage these risks.

Managing Space And Time For Safe Driving (1991; 7 minutes) VHS or DVD

A driver education presentation emphasizing how good drivers continually adjust their driving to maintain a safe space cushion in traffic. It stresses the need for maintaining safe following distances and the active use of your eyes in knowing what is going on ahead, to the sides, and behind the driver.

Night Driving (1994; 9 minutes) VHS

Demonstrates how darkness limits drivers' vision. Includes ways to keep your car in shape for night driving. Discusses the biggest hazards drivers face after dark and the ways to adjust driving habits at night.

Preventing Road Rage: Anger Management For Drivers (1998; 20 minutes) VHS or DVD

Violent aggressive driving, or "road rage," is a growing public concern. This educational video addresses that concern by teaching viewers how to: avoid offending other drivers; manage their own anger; and disengage from an angry encounter.

Ready...Set...Winter! Driving Safely On Ice And Snow (1996; 14 minutes) VHS

This videotape provides a brief overview of how to prepare the vehicle for harsh winter weather, describes several driving situations that require special attention, and explains how to handle common winter driving problems.

Semi-Conscious: Driving In The Real World (1998; 12 minutes) VHS

In this informative video four teenagers demonstrate simple tips for sharing the road with big trucks, using music to reinforce the message.

Sharing The Road (1994; 8 minutes) VHS

This presentation helps motorists understand the special concerns and dangers faced by pedestrians, truck drivers, motorcyclists, bicyclists, and ambulance drivers. It presents specific tips on how to reduce the risks of sharing the road.

Signs, Signals And Markings: Understanding The Language Of The Road (1995; 16 minutes) VHS or DVD

Describes the underlying rules and logic behind traffic control signs, signals, and markings and why they are important to drivers. It is based on the national standards that govern most traffic situations.

The Older and Wiser Driver (1996; 22 minutes) VHS or DVD

Award-winning video shows how to compensate for changes that come with age and continue driving safely. Learn about vision, cognition, physical fitness, and the side effects of common medications as older drivers discuss their strategies for safe driving in their own words. This engaging video is equally well suited for the home or classroom.

Using Your Eyes Effectively (1994; 9 minutes) VHS or DVD

This video demonstrates how to best use your eyes when driving. It discusses the two types of vision, central and peripheral, and where to concentrate your attention. It also discusses the effects of alcohol on a driver's visual perception.

Vehicle And Personal Security (1995; 14 minutes) VHS

This presentation explains how to handle a variety of vehicle-related crimes by making security measures a part of drivers' normal routines. Includes segments on how to avoid carjackings, what to do when someone has intentionally bumped your vehicle, and how to approach a stop light at intersections in unsavory or unfamiliar areas.

Pedestrian Safety

I'm No Fool As A Pedestrian (1988; 15 minutes) VHS

Walt Disney characters Jiminy Cricket, Gepetto and Pinocchio combine animation and live action to illustrate important techniques in becoming an "expert pedestrian." Their tips include stopping at the curb, looking both ways, responding to traffic signals, and being visible to drivers. Appropriate for grades K-4.

Otto the Auto on Pedestrian Safety (1994; 16 minutes) VHS or DVD

A series of four presentations, using the Otto the Auto character in a mixed animation and reality setting, designed to teach K-6 graders how to behave in various pedestrian situations.

Otto the Auto on Being Seen in Traffic (1994; 12 minutes) VHS or DVD

A series of three presentations designed to teach children, grades K-6, how to dress and act in a way that makes them more visible as pedestrians. The video uses the popular Otto the Auto character in a mixed animation and reality setting.

Safety Restraints

The Back is Where It's At (17 minutes) VHS

This videotape features Bill Nye, The Science Guy, with the message that the safest place to ride in a vehicle is in the back seat, buckled-up.

Booster Seats - OK Approved for Older Kids (2000; 6 minutes) VHS

From the first ride home through the pre-school years, most parents understand the value and importance of using a child car seat. Recent technology has become available to help give our older, taller and heavier children a more protective way to ride in vehicles.

Booster Seats - How They Work and Why They Are Needed (2001; 11 minutes) VHS

This video from the Washington Traffic Safety Commission is designed to help educate parents about the need for booster seats. Parents, nationally recognized injury prevention experts, and law enforcement officers discuss first-hand why a booster seat is the right choice for children ages four to eight and from 40 to 80 pounds.

Otto the Auto on Wearing Safety Belts (1994; 8 minutes) VHS or DVD

A set of two presentations that teach young children, grades K-6, about different aspects of school bus safety. Both use the popular Otto the Auto character in a mixed animation and reality setting.

School Bus Safety

Otto the Auto on School Bus Safety (1994; 16 minutes) VHS or DVD

A set of four presentations that teach young children, grades K-6, about different aspects of school bus safety. All use the popular Otto the Auto character in a mixed animation and reality setting.

The Safest Way Out - Driver Versions or Special Needs Driver Version (1997; 16 minutes) VHS or DVD

These videotapes demonstrate emergency school bus evacuation procedures for bus drivers. There are two versions: one for general drivers and one for special needs drivers. The videos show drivers how to properly prepare for and conduct an emergency evacuation. They demonstrate how to assist children in evacuating the bus quickly, how to use all types of emergency exits, and how to secure the scene once the bus has been evacuated. The special needs version explains in detail how to release wheelchairs from modern restraint systems, how to properly lift mobility-impaired children, and how to assist hearing and visually-impaired children.

School Bus Safety - Bus Stops and Danger Zones (11 minutes)

A presentation on student school bus safety featuring segments on: danger zones; safety at the school bus stop; and front-cross procedures.

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