Deft Driving, 1950
THF627630 / Deft Driving, 1950 / front cover
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Artifact Overview
Ford Motor Company published a series of booklets in the 1950s under the title Deft Driving. These handbooks were geared toward young student drivers, and they included advice for safer and more efficient operation of motor vehicles. Students could test their knowledge by answering multiple-choice questions inside each booklet.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Booklet
Date Made
1950
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
64.167.951.43
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Blue
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 8.375 in
Width: 6 in
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Related Content
SetDriver Education
- 21 Artifacts
Early driver education in the United States was loose and inconsistent. New drivers might learn from a car dealership, or from a civic organization like the YMCA. In the 1930s, driver education became a standard part of public high school instruction. Courses involved a blend of study behind the desk and practice behind the wheel. By the early 2000s, school budget concerns had shifted driver education back into the private sector.