"THE DRIVING SCENE" 1960s DRIVER EDUCATION FILM w/ JEAN SHEPHERD NARRATION 94564
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Narrated by Jean Shepherd, “The Driving Scene” is a late 1960s or early 1970s color PSA-film produced by Volkswagen. The film targets beginning drivers with a calm, psychologically pleasing message - attempting to get across the idea that control over one's reckless impulses is imperative behind the wheel. The film features plenty of footage of classic cars including Mustangs, convertibles, VW Bugs as well as interviews with different members of society and their opinions on teen driving.
Film opens, car pulls into driveway and young adults burst out of car carrying various brass and string instruments (0:08). 1964 Pontiac Bonneville (0:39). 1932 Durant Coupe (0:42). 1965 Ford Mustang 2+2 (0:43). 1960 MGA 1600 (0:47). Aerial view desolate beach area, waves crashing (1:00). Spectators fill stands at drag racing venue, woman wears Wynn’s Racing merchandise (1:02). Fast sequence shots of various car models zipping along roads, traffic signs, shots of cars all arriving at beach parking lot with surfboards on roofs (1:22). Illuminated sign of drive-in theater “The Return of Dracula;” Footage cuts between cars pulling in to theater and young adults dancing barefoot to fast-paced music (1:53). Narration begins, title page (2:14). Teen boy stands on side of road trying to hitch ride, couple in convertible pick him up (2:30). 1964 Ford Country Squire, concerned looks of man and woman in car as they drive into mailbox (2:55). Getting a driver's license: Written test, road test (3:25). High school students exit school, walk towards cars parked in lot, 11,000 kids per day getting licenses (4:54). Close-up perhaps IBM 2401 magnetic tape, recording concerning data/ statistics, footage cuts to first responders responding to fiery crash (5:38). Interviews of every day people on street/ in places of business/ their homes, “why do so many teen drivers involved in/die in accidents?” (6:27). Truck drivers in commercial delivery truck comment on cars speeding past them (8:38). Teen drives through residential area in 1960 MGA 1600 (9:30). Interviews with teens, adults “Do teens really need cars?” (9:51). Interviews with different parents, teens of opinion that there is no one to blame/ parents role as disciplinarians (10:46). Judge speaks to camera from courtroom, sentencing (11:49). Role of alcohol, police officer speaks to camera from side of road (12:22). Connecticut State Capitol, legislator speaks to camera (12:58). Chevy Corvette (13:21). Chevy 210 (13:32). Teen editor of school newspaper speaks to camera, not just teenager problem (13:46). Another police officer offers thoughts, same officer on motorcycle trying to catch speeding Corvette (14:39). Young woman becomes impatient behind elderly driver, older drivers less likely to yield (15:08). Mechanic at gas station blames tires, not teens (15:32). Doctor defines “psycho-motor skills,” examples of other psycho-motor skills i.e. combing hair, playing sports, skiing (16:51). Shots of busy city streets, pedestrian traffic in London; New driver’s cars marked with an “L” (17:43). 1965 Ford Mustang 2+2 speeds through quiet residential area (18:14). Sociologist offers thoughts on what car means to teens, “rebellion, weapon;” Montage male teen drivers showing no road manners, violating traffic signs (18:31). Archival footage astronauts in space (19:23). Implications of car crashes on others, teen car crashes are societal issue (19:40). Town hall meeting/ local legislation proposing motion for stricter laws (20:13). Interview with physical education teacher, how to best reach teens (20:59). In driving, all drivers equal regardless of age, no special privileges - montage various traffic, speed limit signs along highway (21:36). Reckless behaviors: Speeding, drag racing, overloading cars (22:23). High school principal, speaks to camera, doesn’t believe more restrictions are the answer (22:56). 1971 Morgan 4/4, MG MGB line up at stop light for start of race on public road (23:10). Dramatic, fast-paced music; Montage data processing unit on computer perhaps IBM system (23:43). Closing credits (24:53). Film ends (25:48).
Jean Parker Shepherd Jr. (July 26, 1921 - October 16, 1999) was an American storyteller, radio and TV personality, writer and actor. He was often referred to by the nickname Shep. With a career that spanned decades, Shepherd is known for the film A Christmas Story (1983), which he narrated and co-scripted, based on his own semi-autobiographical stories.
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My first new car was a 1967 Mustang. I was 18 years old. This video brings back fond memories
@sonoranrain2330
3 жыл бұрын
Wow...I bet you wish you still had it....was it the fastback?
@davidcampbell1899
Жыл бұрын
How did you manage to afford to pay for a car like that at 18 years old?
2:58 - 3:24 "The old man used to teach some of the neighborhood kids how to drive one summer. How those kids managed to not kill him or send him to the looney-bin for an indeterminate amount of time is the stuff of legends on our street! At least he had his major award to comfort him, something which irked my mother to no end!"
The late great Jean Shepherd was a columnist for "Car and Driver" magazine for a few years.
A Real Gone Gasser, Man! Groovy!
The fellow with the IH tractor got a head start learning on tractors first.. An advantage for us who come from farms...
@robertmoore4637
4 жыл бұрын
Thomas Barnard Absolutely
@williswhatchutalkinbout4367
4 жыл бұрын
Ok?
13:50 For a second, I thought that was Walter Vin Huene, the Big Ears extra in so many Happy Days scenes. But this guy’s ears are regular size. Plus, Jean Shepherd?! Crazy finding him here.
The good old days when street racing was more common...
@larkatmic
3 жыл бұрын
There was less population here. Too many people today, and way more laws. I saw it go away in the early 1980s.
Cars are a lot safer than they were in the 60s... But there are still fatalities and injuries no matter how much driver education is out there... 😥....
In the old days affluence afforded teenagers to have cars. When I was in high school a lot of people had new Camaros, Mustangs and Corvettes. Even their parents gave them better hand me downs. It doesn’t help that even today you need a car to get around. In the late 70’s I knew or heard someone had a serious accident. One killed her best friend driving under a truck and nearly killed herself in that accident. Another wanted to make curfew and ended up in a canal. They were really good kids makes straight A’s. It’s the lack of experience more than being bad kids.
Performance was a lot cheaper back then... But the performance cars of today are more well rounded and do more than just go in a straight line fast...
@bobtoler5322
4 жыл бұрын
But remember then the minimum wage (if you could get it) was in the $1.65 range and then you realize speed costs about the same .You get a new corvette in the $4000-5000 range so cars were still expensive,
@tomtbi
4 жыл бұрын
Good Point..
@michaelmccarthy4615
4 жыл бұрын
Adjusted for inflation its closely the same. There is just way more things to buy and stuff you think you need to own these days. So people feel broke.
I think they filmed this in New Jersey, the state seal on the motorcycle cops helmet is that of New Jersey, not to mention the accents. sounds like south NJ or near Philly & Delaware.
Remember you have to be a defensive driver and watch the other guy...
@bobbyheffley4955
3 жыл бұрын
Drive as though your life depended on it. It does!
Washington Texaco is now Murphy’s Garage.
Way to cool dude....Yaa that's it...To cool man...Thanks PF
Kooooool! Late 60s.
If it reminds you of "A Christmas Story" at all....it's because Jean Shepherd is the narrator. Excelsior Fathead!
Cool dragsters!!
Like that late 50s Vette with the mags...
@williswhatchutalkinbout4367
4 жыл бұрын
You good bro?
The gentleman @10:50 would more convincing without that goofy tuft of hair five inches above the bridge of his glasses. But to answer his question, he should blame his wife.
Maybe the courts are tougher but there are still many injuries and fatalities on the road.... 😥 but true...
I'll take one of those 0.79 cent porterhouse 6:30.
Groovy.
Nice Stingray!!
Drivers Ed should be Back in the high schools! Because driving deaths are UP !
Public service film from Volkswagen groovy!
All those young hooligans !
Awe....Fudge!!!!
Drag racing MG's...what a laugh, couldn't find a couple of muscle cars for that scene? Hemi Road Runner? Big block Chevelle?
Now we all know what a Driver Education teacher goes through!!
Sometimes the slower drivers are as dangerous or more so than fast drivers...
@michaelmccarthy4615
4 жыл бұрын
Statistically: speed kills....
Ralphie gets his license.
Of course I bet that MG corners well...
At least these kids WANTED to drive. Nothing like the little queens we have now days.
@russelljohnson1303
4 жыл бұрын
Dude I'm half queer and I love driving my Cadillac. And my 1953 Plymouth club coupe.
Only made better if they had tried to jump the Cal Sag Channel between Chicago and Hammond where Jean lived....
Little did they know gen z came along
Driving isn't a right. It's a punishment.
Very subtle joke in this film- when the hearse shows up, instead of it being a Highway Scare Film from the 1950s- a teenage band unloads their guitars and drums. You'd have to really know highway scare films to get the joke and I wonder if Jean Shepherd, who is a brilliant cultural satirist, tossed that idea into this film.
You people get your license to easily, come to Germany and try, and don't forget to bring 2-3 thousand dollars with you.
@bradjohnston8193
2 жыл бұрын
I was a U. S. soldier in West Germany in the early '80s. I NEVER drove ANYWHERE! I took trams, buses, and rode with friends. German drivers are INSANE! I went to West Berlin once, and you better believe I took the train!
@annabellessweetdreams3787
2 жыл бұрын
@@bradjohnston8193 If you drive here all the time you get used to it. I'm lucky I haven't had an accident with my 1995 VW Polo our other car got a little scratch on the front bumper, someone backed into it and the car was just one week old.
Interesting early look at the use of computers to identify trends. Unfortunate that it's currently being used for "surveillance capitalism". Overall I have to agree with the films sentiment regarding high-performance street driving in this video (for anyone, not just kids). It just doesn't belong in the street. Don't get me wrong, I love high-performance tech ...automotive, aviation, IT, telecom etc, but there are three reasons why it doesn't belong on the street. 1) Innocent victims- the risk that you hit a pedestrian or another driver is high 2) Intersecting thoroughfares- race tracks don't have 'em 3) Build quality- Street cars hold up to accidents a lot better than they used to, but they are simply not designed to withstand wrecks the way purpose-built racing cars are.
Why is there a sperm in the title?
You can see the huge generation gap here lol.