23 most powerful road safety adverts from around the world
Shocking commercials to make you take care behind the wheel
SHOCKING statistics this week revealed that one in three Brit drivers have taken a 'selfie' while driving.
Below are some of the most powerful road safety advertisements, from around the world, that will make you stop and think before getting behind the wheel.
Striking... Powerful road safety adverts
1. Think! Drug driving
Wide-eyed... This 2009 Think! advert struck a chord with motorists
2. Drink driving
Knock out... Hard-hitting Brazilian road safety campaign
3. Think! Take longer to look for bikes
Look right... Check twice for cyclists
4. Tailgating
Smash... This billboard in Denver Colorado drove the message home
5. Think! It's 30 for a reason
Speed kills... This advert made motorists aware of the dangers of breaking the speed limit
6. Driving when tired
Take a break... Driving when tired is dangerous, no matter what speed you're travelling
7. Think! #Publooshocker
Cracked it... The look of horror on their faces says it all
8. Drink driving
Safety first... Advertisers in Russia came up with this striking image
9. Wear a seatbelt
Campaign... Buckle up. Stay Alive campaign in Canada
10. Think! Always wear a seatbelt
TV Ad... This UK commercial shows not wearing a seatbelt isn't cool
11. Drink driving
Put the phone down... This ad comes from the Bangalore Traffic Police
12. Think! Camera phone
Real or fake?... It doesn't matter, the message is clear
13. Be seen in the dark
Be bright... The Polish police introduced this campaign for driving after dark
14. Think! Kill your speed
Shocking... This powerful clip shows the big difference in stopping distances
15. Think! Don't drink and drive
What'll it be?... He might be annoying, but this guy makes a good point
16. Texting at the wheel
Emoji... Volkswagen's ad campaign can be understood by all
17. Drink driving
Lines... The real punishment is much stronger from driving under the influence
18. Think! Wear a seatbelt
Post-watershed... The graphic nature of this advert meant it was only aired after 9pm
19. Drive friendly
Fiat Canada... Encouraging road users to drive friendly
20. CADD - Campaign Against Drink Driving
Alcohol kills... Another powerful drink driving image
21. Think! You don't have to be in a car to cause an accident
Phone use... Think before you make a phone call to someone driving
22. Think! Always wear a seatbelt
Buckle up... Julie knew her killer
23. The killer selfie: a tragic love story
Strong message... Ford's powerful campaign