Why Take A Chance?

The film "I Take the Chance" focuses on the critical importance of using reliable tires to ensure road safety. It emphasizes that in the United States, traffic accidents are a major cause of death and injuries, with one out of every three fatalities occurring in a traffic incident. The narrative discourages taking risks with substandard tires, pointing out that even without a blowout, serious accidents can happen due to various demanding conditions on the road.
The film showcases the General Nen Tubeless Tire, highlighting its superior design and safety features. These include resistance to blowouts, puncture protection, a safety pressure lock that prevents air loss, and quick stopping capabilities on wet or dry pavement. Demonstrations in the film illustrate how these tires provide enhanced safety compared to other brands, particularly in emergency braking situations.
A dramatic test is described where multiple cars, equipped with different brands of tires, attempt to stop on a wet surface. The car with General Tires stops safely, whereas the others fail to stop in time, simulating a scenario where a child-like figure on the road could be hit.
Ultimately, the film argues for the value of investing in high-quality tires like the General Nen Tubeless Tire, which offers significant safety benefits over ordinary tires, especially given the increasing speeds and power of modern automobiles. It concludes by dramatically showcasing the consequences of tire failure, urging viewers not to compromise on tire quality for the sake of cost, as the potential cost in safety could be much higher.
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[@panderjitsinghvv8199]

Never heard them called "chuckholes" before. Fascinating.

[@johnskelton5683]

Are these army tires? General tires! Are they used in the military? 😮

[@DMBall]

Art Gilmore. Also a stalwart on "Dragnet." Hugely busy voice actor.

[@johnskelton5683]

I wonder where I can get a set of these tires for my car? Anyone know?

[@Nerval-kg9sm]

So, a 9-minute commercial with phony law enforcement officers, phony firemen, and phony scientific tests. In what context would someone watch such a thing?

[@joshjlmgproductions3313]

The 50's, or also right now.

[@jonniemayhem]

The power of Nostalgia

[@solarlaw887]

my thinking is that it might have been sent to schools for free in a time that educational films were likely very expensive.

[@cassiab-ry8fn]

Buy Goodyear!

[@joshjlmgproductions3313]

They didn't show the car impact, so for all I know, the car bounced off the pavement like a rubber ball.

[@JohanNilsson1966]

And the "falling" footage looks fake. The camera maybe failed? Or the car flipped over and pointed the camera in the wrong way, rendering the footage worthless. And if the car also landed on its roof, it was worthless as an example for a head-on collision.

[@valdorobantu290]

Filming and acting was as good as the moon landing......