"Examined in this comprehensive color motion picture are the material advantages and essential economy of a broad spectrum of steel highway products, including guard rail; drainage pipe and culvert; signs; and lighting standards. Noteworthy examples effectively illustrate how steel products contribute to greater total highway safety and economy."" (From the American Iron and Steel Institute, "Reference and audio-visual materials on iron and steel. A teacher's guide." (1969).

The film stresses the advantages of steel over aluminum for highway products. It appears to be a remake of the film "Safeguarding our highways" (see 86.268 Film #7). The AISI reference noted above states that "Modern steel..." is for a college audience and "Safeguarding our highways" is for a technical audience.

Also on the film are two one-minute commercials for steel. The first includes a robot talking about the different uses of steel and the second is an animation showing all the things that can be made of steel.