Ford Good Drivers League Publication, "How to Become a Skilled Driver," 1940

Summary

Ford Motor Company promoted safe driving skills by sponsoring the Ford Good Drivers League. The League, established in 1940, initially invited high school-aged boys throughout the country to participate--the League extended its invitation to girls the following year. After contestants signed up, they received a copy of How to Become a Skilled Driver.

Ford Motor Company promoted safe driving skills by sponsoring the Ford Good Drivers League. The League, established in 1940, initially invited high school-aged boys throughout the country to participate--the League extended its invitation to girls the following year. After contestants signed up, they received a copy of How to Become a Skilled Driver.

Artifact

Publication (Document)

Date Made

1940

Subject Date

1940

 On Exhibit

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

64.167.440.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 7.563 in

Width: 5.25 in

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