Getting around can be dangerous, whether in the middle of nowhere or in the busiest of bustling cities, so it’s good to know that there’s some really creative folks out there with some amazing vehicle safety ideas to make any commute more carefree.
These trends can reflect anything from smart computer systems that monitor a driver’s speed and reaction times, to reflective bicycles and car-imitating horns, to interesting education techniques and PSAs to out-right scare tactics.
Even when parking your vehicle, regardless of how fast it goes and how many wheels it sports, being safe and keeping thieves at bay can sometimes require some pretty creative thought. Getting stranded without a vehicle can sometimes be even more dangerous than being unsafe behind the wheel in motion. Some of these ideas even focus on protecting those outside of the vehicle, minimizing any collateral damage that may result in a collision.
Regardless of the safety measures listed here, the best vehicle safety ideas are to be careful, pay attention, and take your time. Be safe as possible on the roads!
37 Creative Vehicle Safety Ideas
From Computerised Safety to Scare-Tactic PSAs to Air Bag Helmets:
Andrew Sztein — Jan 13, 2013 — Autos
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Collision-Preventing Steering Wheels
The 'Inumflis' System Pulses When Danger Approaches
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Accident-Preventing Bike Lights
BLAZE Bike Light Ensures that Cyclists are Always Kept Visible
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Anti-Theft GPS Bikes
The SpyBike Invisible GPS Lets You Know Where Your Bike is at All Times
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Car-Imitating Bike Bells
The LOUD Bicycle Horn Boldly Announces Cyclists' Presence
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Pedestrian-Protecting Cars
The Volvo V40 Boasts an Outer Airbag to Minimize Impact
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Shimmering Safety Cycles
The Safest Bike on the Road Will Have You Stand Out from the Crowd
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Head-Mounted Motorbike Indicators
Signal Helmet Break Light Increases Bikers' Street Visibility
30
Safe Cycling Cams
The Spectacam Helmet Camera Records Action in Front and Behind the Cyclist
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Cycle Securing Systems
Keep Your Ride Safe With the Spybike GPS Tracker
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Dual Function Cyclist Accessories
The Orp Smart Horn Alerts Motorists Through Sight and Sound
27
Built-in Bicycle Security
Seat Post Trick Lock Maximizes on Material with Integrated Protection
26
Cyclist Air Monitors
The Bike Tire Pressure System Tells You When When to Fill Up
25
Projected Windshield Safety Tech
Garmin’s Light Up Windshield Display Keeps the Focus on the
24
Glow-In-The-Dark Roads
The Smart Highway Makes Driving Safer in the Netherlands
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Embedded Bicycle Locks
The InterLock is Built-in to Your Bike for Easily Locking Up in a Snap
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Truck-Turning Indicators
Safety Line Displays the Radius of a Bend for the Benefit of Pedestrians
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Liquor Surveillance Safety Apps
The BrethalEyes App Scores if You're Too Drunk to Drive
20
Folding Bike Locks
The Bordo 6000 Ecolution Protects Your Bike and the Environment
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Stealthy Auto Safety Systems
MOBILEYE C2-170 Jeep Hemi Unveiled at SEMA 2009
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Anti-Assault GPS Sirens
Safe Mate GPS Transmits Coordinates and Lets You Speak to Safety Personnel
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Driving Accident Awareness Apps
The Moscow Ministry of Internal Affairs Encourages Safety
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Reckless Driving Road Tests
Responsible Young Drivers Shows the Dangers of Texting and Driving
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Superbly Intuitive Safety Systems
The 2013 Subaru Outback With EyeSight Helps to Avoid Collisions
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Delayed-Reaction Mirrors
The Drunk Mirror Raises Awareness for Drunk Driving
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Driver Biomonitor Wearables
U-Wake Alerts Driver's to Fatigue and Helps Keep Them On Their Toes
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Glowing Theft Preventers
The Bicycle Light Lock Lets You Know if Someone is Stealing Your Ride
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Melon-Protecting Pillows (UPDATE)
The Hövding Airbag Collar is a Couture and Practical Helmet
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Social Media Cab Services
Smirnoff Guardians Provides a Safe Ride Home
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Sensor-Embedded Cars
APMA's Connected Vehicle Will Disable Drunk Drivers From Starting the Engine
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Red Light-Predicting Cars
Audi Traffic Light Assist Brings Safety to CES 2014
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Collision-Preventing Mirrors
The Audi AMOLED Digital Rearview Display Keeps Drivers Safe
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Kids Automobile Safety Graphics
The 'Car Insurance' Infographic Shows How to Prevent Injuries
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Mobile-Disabling Auto Devices
'cellCONTROL' Eliminates Phone Use for a Safer Drive
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Self-Steering SUVs
Toyota Unveils New Crash-Avoidance Technology
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Aggressive Driving Ads
The JCDecaux Road Safety Campaign Features a War Zone Tank
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Verbal Cues Safety Systems
Tje Fukuoka Institute of Technology Gives Drivers Warnings
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Automotive Upkeep Apps
myCARFAX Reminds a Driver of Needed Car Maintenance and Service
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The Volkswagen Gen.Travel Concept Has a Luxurious Feel
Autonomous Amphibious Vehicle Designs
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Kid-Friendly AR Helmets
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Autonomous High-Profile Combat Bikes
The Conceptual 'Motorcycle Drone' By Fang E is Armored
Elevating Passenger Level Vehicles
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Semi-Transparent Concept Cars
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Elegant Safety Bracelets
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Two-Wheeled EV Concepts
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Safety-Focused Pet Travel Carriers
The Tavo Maeve™ Pet Protection System Keeps Furry Friends Safer
Cyberpunk-Inspired Electric Motorcycle Concepts
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Novel Home Security Concepts
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Electric Glamping Vehicles
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Impairment-Aiding Navigation Apps
The Commute Booster App is Made to Help the Visually Impaired
Airbag-Integrated Bicycle Helmets
This Helmet is Equipped With An Auto-Inflating Airbag System
Electric Scooter Sharing Systems
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Superhero-Inspired Automobiles
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Technical Education Car Toys
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Touch-Sensitive Steering Wheels
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Accessibility-Promoting Electric Quadricycles
This Vehicle Caters to Drivers With Disabilities
Mobile Office Concept Trucks
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Water-Ready Sports Car Concepts
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Vehicular Shipping Container Homes
The Conceptual Jeep Container Home Supports Off-Grid Living
Oceanic Recycled Helmets
The 'Shellmet' Helmet is Made with Recycled Plastic and Discarded Shells
Sustainable EV Toys
Little Tikes’ Cozy Coupe Aims to Get Families Thinking More Sustainably
Tech-Equipped Suitcase Designs
The Conceptual 'Oogo' Smart Luggage Reduces Travel Stress
Sculpted Tech Brand Supercars
This Apple iCar Concept Imagines a Tech-Rich EV
In-Car Stress-Reducing Solutions
The HARMAN Ready Care System Helps Operators Drive Smarter
Fully Autonomous Crossover SUVs
The Conceptual 'DKM 2.0' by Vladislav Semenov is Futuristic
Snazzy Electric Mobility Scooters
The 'Tectus' is Designed to Transport Seniors In Safety & Style
Hybrid Design Commuter Vehicles
The Robotic City Car by Facundo Castellano is Futuristic
Mood-Enhancing Car Air Purifiers
The Conceptual 'FRI' Air Purifier Has a 3D-Printed Design
Featherlight Inflatable Bike Helmets
The 'Inflabi' Bike Helmet is Ready to Use in 20-Seconds
Lounge-Like Autonomous Vehicles
This Audi Concept Vehicle by Yunsik Kim is Shapeshifting
Street-Smart Travel Accessories
Samsara Luggage's STREET SMART Collection is Stylish & Secure
Bold High-Tech Roadsters
The Chrysler Halcyon Concept is Electric and Fully Autonomous
Reimagined EV Van Models
The Conceptual GMC Safari Electric Brings Back a Classic Model
Monotrack Bike Designs
YoouTube Channel Make It Extreme Boasts an Intriguing DIY Bike Concept
Tracking Device Safety Implementations
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Tech-Enhanced Safety Bike Lights
Trek Bicycle Unveils the Carback Radar Rear Bike Light
Truck Bed Security Cameras
The Canopy Pickup Cam Keeps an Eye on Truck Storage
Interactive Autonomous Delivery Vehicles
The Conceptual ROBO A2Z Delivery Vehicle is Advanced
Escapism Electric Vehicle Concepts
The 'Trekker' Concept Vehicle is Imagined for Urbanites in 2030
Airbag-Deploying Travel Backpacks
In&Motion Designs the STAN Airbag That Focuses on Safety
AI-Powered Dash Cams
Nextbase Launches the New AI-Based Smart Dash Cam as Driver Guardian
Safety-Precaution Wearable Airbags
Suzhou Yidaibao Designs the YDB Airbag Belt to Aid Falls
Autonomous Vehicle Kits
This Kit Teaches Kids How AI is Changing Transportation Dynamics
Racer-Inspired City Car Concepts
The Nissan Concept 20-23 is Imagined as the Perfect City Car
Solar-Powered Autonomous Vehicles
The 'Ada' Autonomous Vehicle Concept is Passively Charged
Recycled Material Vehicle Concepts
The 'AKXY2' Vehicle by Asahi Kasei is Sustainable
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Solar-Powered Autonomous Vehicles
The Polestar Cladrus Concept Car by Harshull Verma is Chic
Collision Alert Bike Systems
The Roadio System is for Electric Bikes and Mopeds
Safety-Enhancing Ride Share Devices
Bosch Ridecare Was Made with Ride Share Drivers in Mind
Accessible Airport Aids
PriestmanGoode Boasts a "One-Person Autonomous Airport Vehicle"
AI-Powered Ergonomic Workplace Vests
The German Bionic Smart SafetyVest Monitors the Wearer
Polite Driver Communication Lights
The Sorry Thanks Car Sign Helps Drivers Communicate Easily
Safety-Enhancing Community Drones
The Conceptual Samsung Public Safety Drone is Connected
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Mitsubishi Designs the Conceptual NOMADPro Canter Truck
Intelligent Hockey Player Helmets
The Bearmind Helmet Detects for Injuries and More
Rideshare Safety Features
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Van-Compatible Bicycle Racks
The 'Slide&Go' Keeps Bikes Securely Fastened During Van Rides
Crash-Detecting Commuter Helmets
The Specialized Tone Commuter Helmet Has a Low-Profile Design
Cheeky Electric Vehicles Ads
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Modular Emergency Vehicles Proposals
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Car Color-Changing Technology
BMW Conceptualizes Car Color-Changing Technology
AR Vehicle Displays
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Smart Safety-Focused Hardhats
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Automated Lane-Changing Car Features
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Hoverboard-Luggage Design Concepts
The Trunk Car is a Concept with a Detachable Hoverboard
Character-Like Roadway Bollards
The 'REAL' Safety Bollard by Maxime Bourgault is Friendly
Petite Solar-Powered EVs
The 'Buggy' is a Micro Vehicle That Offers Comfortably Compact Motoring
Tracker-Friendly Bicycle Bells
The 'AirBell' Hides an Apple AirTag Inside
Car-Identifying Apps
Scout Helps Enthusiasts Identify a Vehicle
Upcycled Automotive Couture Collections
This Collection is Made With Discarded Auto Components
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This Conceptual Solar-Powered Coffee Truck Operates Anywhere
360° Reflective Pedelec Helmet
Swivvle Launches Its High-Visibility 'Sirius' Bicycle Helmet
Deployable Vehicle Seat Covers
The Scuvvers Car Seat Protectors are Removable for Easy Cleaning
Smart Parking Systems
Continental’s Radar Vision Parking Supports Software-Defined Vehicles
Safety-Focused Holiday Mocktails
Allstate introduces Holiday Mocktails to Encourage Safe Driving
Vibrant Retro Transport Campaigns
VCCP Creates Public Transport Safety Campaigns for the TFL
Lifestyle Concept Vehicles
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Thermoregulating Car Cloaks
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Eco-Friendly Navigation Features
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Driverless Airport Parking Services
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Game-Inspired Electric Vehicles
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Helmet-Secured Bike Prototypes
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Haunting Tech Safety PSAs
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Safe-Focused Electric SUVs
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Handsfree Highway Driving Technologies
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