23 most powerful road safety adverts from around the world

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