I always get a kick out of old safety manuals. The Official Safety Manual by the Safety Cycle Club of America (1942) is one such example. Safety Education coupled with the resulting gruesome reality of not following the rules.
“Signal With Arm before Making Left Turn” by Zaz Databaz via Flickr
Fractured skulls, broken backs and death are common themes in each episode. Perhaps it was the brutality of war in the minds of the public that made it acceptable even with the tongue-in-cheek Archie Comic style illustrations. Whatever the case, it deserves the respect of a period piece.
“Dedicated to the BICYCLING YOUTH OF AMERICA”
“Observe All Highway Stop Signs” by Zaz Databaz via Flickr
“Do Not Weave from Side to Side” by Zaz Databaz via Flickr
“Be Careful of Pedestrians” by Zaz Databaz via Flickr
“Do Not Ride in the Middle of the Street” by Zaz Databaz via Flickr
