If you weren’t already inspired to go out of your way to drive safely before now, this slideshow will surely change your mind. From gruesome drunk driving PSAs to trippy driving virals with bunnies and bad acid trips, it’s clear that driving under the influence is not the thing to do.
While the innovations in this cluster all should inspire you to drive safely, they’re also fantastic representations of how to attract attention to a subject that’s often tough to talk about.
15 Scary Incentives to Drive Safely
From Gruesome Drunk Driving PSAs to Trippy Driving Virals:
Marissa Brassfield — Sep 26, 2009 — Autos
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Cardboard Children
Sneaky Cut-Outs Trick Road Warriors into Safe Driving
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Ugly Drunk Scenarios
Maktub Ads Encourage Drinking at Home
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Controversial Driving Virals
Is Kesslers Knigge's 10 Drogen beim Autofahren Video Pro or Anti Drug
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Gruesome Shockvertising
A Texting While Driving PSA Shows Horrific Realism
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Books About Bad Driving
"How We Drive"
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Suicidal Anti Drinking & Driving Ads
"It's Like Killing Yourself"
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Children as Designated Drivers?
Son, 11, Drives Home Drunk Dad
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Faking Fatal Crashes
Thai Police Use Macabre Anti-Drunk Driving Sculptures
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Hands-Free Law Virals
Messing with Driving Instructors 2
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Bleeding Drink Coasters
Mumbai Traffic Police Combat Drunk Driving
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Hidden Cameras on Road Tests
"Kid Fails Driving Test 5 Times" Parrot Ad
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Caution Tape News Tickers
Lee Waters' Hard-Hitting Drunk Driving Campaign for MADD
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Anti-Drunk Drivertising
Googly-Eyed VW Beetle Reminds Germans Not to DWI
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Auto Safevertising
Volvo Packs 27 Crash Tests Into One Commercial
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Car Crash Photography
Nicolai Howalt's Accidental Art is Dark Yet Brilliant
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Playful Summer Drink Giveaways
Smirnoff ICE Introduced the Smirnoff ICE Sunny Days Variety Pack
Playful Student-Targeted Interactive Pop-Ups
Uber One Hits Campuses with ‘The One Arcade'
Anti-AI Beer Billboards
Heineken's Latest Ads Poke Fun at AI Friendship Devices
Revived Driving Shoes
Vagabond Shoemakers Debuted a Refined Take on a Retro Silhouette
Dating Profile Billboards
Simply Spiked BOLD Moves Tackles Dating App Fatigue
Provocative Soda Stunts
Evolution Fresh x Bretman Rock Hosted a Soda-Powered Car Wash
Creative Online Social Networks
BuzzFeed Introduces the New BF Island Social Network
Humorous Drink Cart Ads
Tito’s Spokescart Returns with New Tricks and the Same Laid-Back Charm
Pet-Friendly Car Diffusers
The Citroën Calm Diffuser Helps to Reduce Stress and Overwhelm for Pets
Vibrant Mental Health Campaigns
CDC Has Launched the Playfully Illustrated Free Mind
Pet-Powered Beauty Campaigns
e.l.f. Cosmetics' Animal Intelligence Redefines "AI"
Authentic Connection Campaigns
Heineken's Hijack Socialization Encourages Out-of-Home Gatherings
Characterized Monster Wines
19 Crimes Reprises its Glow-In-The-Dark Universal Monsters Collection
Substance Use Narrative Shifts
The Missing Issue Offers a New Perspective on Celebrity Struggles
Dirty Soda Drive-Thrus
Olipop's Pop-Up Served Spicy Pickle Sodas and Cereal Milk Sodas
Night QSR Campaigns
The Mcdonald’s Night Posters Turn Post-Party Cravings into Glowing Urban Art
Summery Adventure-Inspired Drinkware
Starbucks Launched its 'Road Trip Collection'
Drug-Themed April Fool's Gags
Innocean Berlin's Glory Over Pain Corporation Campaign is Satirical
Cinematic Auto Marketing Campaigns
Mazda Debuts the '5 Sides of the All-New CX-5' Film
Surreal Car Care Campaigns
Turtle Wax's You Are How You Car Reimagines Drivers as Their "Car-Self"
Glam Pet Adoption Pop-Ups
Uber Showcats Puts a Spotlight on Rescued Cats Available for Adoption
Entertainment-Driven Distilleries
Ole Smoky and Yee-Haw create immersive brewery venues
Pop-Culture-Inspired Soda Drinks
Cool Sips Embraces Pop Culture Moments with Themed Drinks
Delivery Driver-Centric Pizza Ads
Pizza Hut's New Commercial is Cheeky and Playful
Art-Promoting Campaigns
Beige Billboards Spark a Bold Call to Save Charlotte’s Art Scene
Urban Robot Traffic Safety
POLIS Concept Reimagines Urban Traffic Safety in Robot Powered Cities
Exhilarating Cocktail Perfumes
An Energy Drink Cocktail Inspired iPiccirilli's Shocking Bull
Nightmarish Mobile Campaigns
Liquid Death Created the Cellphone Bill Character for Boost Mobile
AI Travel Planning
Mindtrip Turns Tourism Website Content into Personalized Travel Itineraries
AI Sun Care Billboards
The Burnable Billboard Shows Damage Caused to Human Skin in Real-Time
Unconventional Vehicle Control Ads
BMW Launched its 'Heart of Joy' Campaign Featuring an Octopus
Spooky THC Seltzer Campaigns
Delta Named Its Drink "The Unofficial Beverage of Adult Halloween"
Imaginative Fantasy-Inspired Campaigns
Canva Spotlights its Creative Tools Ahead of Halloween
House Party-Themed Campaigns
Hiders Keepers Shows Stella Artois’ Clever Take on Party Etiquette
Gun Violence Prevention Films
Sandy Hook Promise Turns a Childhood Symbol Into a Call for Action
Basketball-Themed Beverage Campaigns
Athletic Brewing Company Debuts 'From Tip-Off to Title'
Feel-Good Ad Campaigns
Pella’s 'Make Life Brighter' Campaign Celebrates Home and Comfort
Cheeky Swimmer Spirit Campaigns
Tom Daley and Malibu Reunited to Showcase Heat-Reactive Swimwear
Production-Ready Robotic Taxis
Volkswagen Presents its ID. Buzz AD Robotic Taxi Vehicle
Distracted Driving Awareness Videos
Project Yellow Light's 'Love Story' Is a Wake-Up Call
Workplace-Inspired Salad Campaigns
BrightFarms Launches the Salad Freaks in the Workplace Campaign
Humorous Healthcare Campaigns
Zocdoc And 72andSunny Reframe Doctor Search With Playful Anxiety
Soccer-Inspired Auto Campaigns
Valvoline Global Debuts the The Original Motor Oil. For the Driven
Easy Drawing Inspiration
Simple Drawing Ideas Offers Creative Prompts For All Skill Levels
Weed-Centric Women’s Campaigns
Sundae School’s 'Women of Weed' Campaign Redefines Cannabis Culture
AR Driving Assistance Glasses
Sherpa’s AR Glasses are Made to Decode Road Signs for Drivers
Burger Ad Campaigns
Burger King’s New Campaign Suggests Even Babies Can’t Resist the Whopper
Video Game-Inspired Vehicles
Hyundai Introduces the New INTEROID EV Influenced by Gaming
Cinematic Video Game Spots
Droga5’s ‘Wake Up’ Campaign for Xbox Shows an Escape from the Everyday
Banshee-Inspired Fashion Collections
McQueen’s Spring 2025 Ad Campaign Embraces Irish Folklore
AI Grille Luxury Vans
FX Super One EV makes communication a Focus with an LED grille
Conceptual Memory-Themed Fashion
Paranoid FW25 Explores Identity Through Nostalgia and Nature
Friendly Efficient Delivery Robots
The Conceptual 'PAT' Autonomous Delivery Robot is Reliable
In-Car AI Assistants
ChatGPT Voice Expands to Apple CarPlay
THC-Infused Inflight Drinks
Select Virgin Airlines Flights Now Serve Drippy's THC-Infused Sodas
New Year-Focused Car Campaigns
Kia Boasts the Redesigned 2027 Telluride SUV in a Festive Campaign
Moderate Drinking Campaigns
Athletic Brewing Company's Athletic January Celebrates Mindfulness
Drink Coaster Phone Cases
The Ultimate Signal-Free Party by Captain Morgan Encourages Presence
Entertainment-Projecting Smart Headlights
Huawei XPixel Headlights Perform Full-Color Projection
Painting-Inspired Auto-Promoting Initiatives
XPENG UK Hosted the Visionary Art Challenge
Satirical Destination Marketing Videos
The Viral Switzerland is Fake is Cheeky and Tech-Driven
Inaugural Vodka Billboard Campaigns
ALB Vodka Introduces Its First Billboard in New York City
Transparent Sphere Vehicles
Toyota Transparent Sphere Vehicle Reimagines Mobilty as Playful Design
Elderly Cannabis Campaigns
The I'm High Right Now Campaign Answers Questions from Ages 55+
Humorous Car Ads
The 'SNL' Volkswagen Ad Reunites ‘The Californians’ Cast for a Hilarious Ride
Travel-Size Jewelry Cleaners
Diamond Drunk Elevates Jewelry Care with 'The Travel Collection'
Travel Story Visuals
Travel Wrapped Turns Your Annual Journeys Into Shareable Infographics
Teen-Safety Rideshare Accounts
Lyft Teen Accounts With Built-In Safety Tools
Activity Gear Billboards
Ocean Spray's Reclaim Happy Hour Activation Got Australians Up & Moving
Creative Eerie-Themed Soccer Campaigns
Nike Football Reimagines Soccer with 'Scary Good'
Road Safety Spirit Campaigns
The Captain of the Night Campaign Tackles Drunk Driving
Science-Backed Adventure Collaborations
Toyota, AllGear Digital & Immersion Neuroscience Partner
Illusory Ice Cream Pop-Ups
Häagen-Dazs Celebrated St. Patrick's Day with an O'Häagen's
Domestic Violence Awareness Campaigns
GlassesUSA.com Joins The National Domestic Violence Hotline
AI-Enhanced Y2K Ads
Starwash by Carl's Jr. Recalls a 2000s Ad with Paris Hilton
Autonomous Electric Microbuses
MOIA And Uber Began Testing Its ID. Buzz Microbuses In Los Angeles
Product-Inspired Halloween Looks
Aldi and EllaDoesFX Created a Look Inspired by Professor Peppy
Music-Based Car Campaigns
Toyota Indonesia Launched 'Toyota Lofi Drive Beats'
AI-Powered Driving Apps
Driver Technologies Expands to the Android Automotive Operating System
Emotion-Driven Cider Campaigns
Angry Orchard's Latest Campaign Subverts Anger-Inducing Moments
Race Pit Crew-Focused Campaigns
Chivas Regal Pays 'A Tribute to the Scuderia Ferrari HP Pit Crew'
Responsible Skincare Campaigns
Drunk Elephant Please Enjoy Responsibly Refocuses on Adults
Presence-Boosting Bar Campaigns
'She's Got a Tab' Revives the SVEDKA Robot & Real-Life Connection
AI-Animated Vehicles
The Faraday FX Super One Replaces the Traditional Grille with an AI Agent
Safety-Focused Automotive Technologies
Geely Auto Debuts Innovations at Auto Shanghai 2025
Carrier Pigeon Campaigns
The Travel Agency's Viral Project Pigeon Spiked Social Media Engagement
State-Of-The-Art Road Safety Devices
DDPAI Has Recently Introduced the Z60 Pro Dashcam
Halloween Cocktail Capsules
Bartesian's Spooky Sips Collection Elevates Cozy Evenings at Home
Student-Focused Wheelchair-Accessible Vehicle Rides
HopSkipDrive Expands Its Service in 10 Areas
Horrific Beer-Themed Comics
Garage Beer and Illustrator Tim Jacobus Partnered for Garage Fear
Animated Eye Health Campaigns
Prevent Blindness Debuts the Multimedia Best Eyes for Life Campaign
Driver-Owned Ride-Share Cooperative
Drivers Cooperative–Colorado Launches Its Driver Owned App
AI-Powered In-Vehicle Solutions
LG Sets Its Sights on the Future of Mobility
Co-Branded Family-Oriented Events
Disney and Formula 1 Launch Fuel the Magic Campaign
Silent Nature Campaigns
Jeep Promotes Its Cherokee Hybrid with Quiet Wildlife Photography
Sun Care Awareness Tours
Sun Bum Launches the 'Trust The Bum Tour'
Rideshare St. Patrick's Day Campaign
Uber and Mother Launched an Irish Exit Safe Ride Campaign
Urban Pod Networks
Glydways Launches Its Personal Pod Pilots & Backed by Khosla Ventures
Taxi Driver-Centric Branded Events
Carlsberg Ran the 'Fare Game' Initiative for Taxi Drivers
Creative Experiment Sites
WorldsWorstWebsite.lol Explores Intentional Bad Designs Online
AI Vehicle Operating Systems
Mercedes Develops AI-Driven Systems That Manage and Evolve Vehicles
Experimental Point-and-Click Games
Ppt.pptx Was Made Entirely in Microsoft PowerPoint Without Code
AI-Powered Vehicle Appraisal Tools
Turn Automotive's TurnVision Detects Damage with High Precision
Futuristic Taxi Drifting Games
Current Games Drops 'Taxi Chaos 2'
Global Product Launch Events
Uber Unveils a New Go-Get Exhibit Featuring Interactive Vignettes
Hyperreal Safety Installations
Sunburnt Car by TBWA\Eleven Visualizes In-Car UV Exposure
Data-Driven Automotive Retailer Tools
Cars.com Debuts AI Video Tools, Hub Reporting & More
Celebrity-Signed Rolling Trays
SWED.com Leverages Snoop Dogg's Cultural Influence
Embedded Safety Networks
‘Ask for Angela’ Builds Retail-Based Support Systems Across Toronto
Mobile Harm Reduction Initiatives
Care Resource Strives to Protect the Public with the SPOT
Co-Branded Mother's Day Products
Sober(ish)™ and the Happy Can Join Forces for Mother's Day
Autonomous Trucking Operations
Aurora Innovation Launches the First Commercial Driverless Trucking
Question-Driven Brand Revisions
NPR Turns its Logo Into Question Words
Interactive Streaming Ads
Spotify Turns Listening into Engagement with Carousel Ads
Road Worker Safety Solutions
OnStation's Active Worksite™ Alerts Aim to Enhance Safety
Seasonal Reservation Street Installations
Uber UK Launches 'Reserve' by Mother
Outdoor-Inspired Beer Spots
Busch Light's 'Circles' Ad Stars Ross Chastain and The Busch Guy
Auto-Centric Short Films
BMW’s 'Relax. We Care.' Campaign Turns Chaos into a Cinematic Ride
Senior-Friendly Rideshare Services
Lyft Siver Makes Transportation Easier and Less Intimidating
Musician-Supproted Rideshare Partnerships
Lyft Taps Bad Bunny for Its Expansion in Puerto Rico
Sour Candy-Sponsored Racers
Candy Dynamics Renews NASCAR Driver Sponsorship
Pet-Themed Branding Initatives
Lyft and Animal Planet Promoted Puppy Bowl in February
Cheeky Auto Campaigns
Hyndai Presents the Entertaining and Practical He Got Money Campaign
Intuition-Inspired Robot Safety Technologies
Algorized & KUKA Debuts the Predictive Safety Engine
Lifted F1 Concept Vehicles
Pascal Eggert Introduced a New Offroad Racer Concept
Large-Scale Drone Lightshows
Abu Dhabi will Host a Culturally Driven Show to Boost Tourism
Driving Interface Apps
'Car Dashboard' AppTransforms Your iPhone Into a Car Head Unit
AI-Powered Superapps
Grab Introduces AI Features That Simplify Decisions and Automate Daily Tasks
Fleet Safety Monitoring Features
Ford Introduced the Ford Pro AI Assistant for Seamless Driving
Reasoning Driver Assistance
Mercedes And Nvidia Launch Alpamayo Based AI Driving Suite
AI Travel Journal Tools
Trippy Taless Turns Travel Photos And Videos Into AI Story Journals
Community-Focused Auto Initiatives
Sun Auto Tire & Service Launches Drive with Purpose
Behavioral Distraction Controls
TabBoo Uses Jump Scares To Help Reduce Unproductive Web Browsing
Route Planning Tools
Plan, Visualize, and Share Driving Routes with Motorist Map
Discounted Rideshare Partnerships
Lyft and NerdWallet Collaborated on a Limited-Time Promotion
Holiday Driver Safety Programs
AAA’s ‘Tow to Go’ Returns for American Thanksgiving
Traffic Fatality Visualizers
Roadway.report Visualizes USA Traffic Deaths From 2001 To 2022
Visual Discovery Campaigns
Pinterest Autumn-Winter Ads Highlight Castlecore Dreams and Fuzzy Vibes
Slide Video Converters
Pictory AI Slide Stories Turns Presentations Into Lifelike Videos
International Traveler-Focused Campaigns
Brand USA Launches Two Complementary Campaigns