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The High Way to Die

The High Way to Die

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Produced by Jack McGaw and co-produced by The National Research Council, the Ontario Ministry of Transportation of Communications, and Toronto/Ontario Provincial Police, they demonstrate dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs with participating young drivers alongside field experts and researchers to aid in their experiments.

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Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

27 mins

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Country

Canada

Cast

Jack McGaw

Jack McGaw

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