Driving Comics and Poetry
The Saint Louis Safety Club and Saint Louis Safety Council worked hard to build safe driving awareness through a variety of artwork. Songs, poems, and comic strips were a handful of ways they made the information more memorable for their fellow citizens.
Screwdrivers Artwork with Caption
This comic collection talks about the “screwdriver,” a driver who is inconsiderate and reckless.
Screwdrivers Comic Strip
This comic collection talks about the “screwdriver,” a driver who is inconsiderate and reckless.
Screwdriver Artwork
This comic collection talks about the “screwdriver,” a driver who is inconsiderate and reckless.
Screwdriver Parking Artwork
This comic collection talks about the “screwdriver,” a driver who is inconsiderate and reckless.
Poems and Slogans Page
This page contains a number of poems and songs about driving safely
"Silver Threads Amoung the Gold"
This poem talks about the writer driving better because of driving school.
"When You Wore a Tulip"
A poem from the perspective of a wife driving with her husband and showing him how great she’s doing, even teaching him something.
"Easter Parade"
A poem informing the reader about the dangers of wearing a bonnet while driving as it can hinder eyesight.
"School Days"
Written from the perspective of a woman attending the Safe Drivers School.
"In the Shade of the Old Apple Tree"
A woman sharing that when she gets her new car she won’t have to worry about being pulled over because she’ll follow all of the rules.
"Bring Back My Bonnie To Me"
A woman at the driving school hoping she’ll get a good grade on her written test.
"The Hurryupperguy"
A poem about a guy who causes trouble by hurrying about.
"Teaching Them to Drive"
This poem seems to be about two separate couples or the same couple before and after marriage.
"Parking Meter"
A poem about a man who's very good at parking.
Speed Devil
A police officer pulls over a speed devil, questioning his driving.
Fast Corners
A reckless driver speeds around tight turns to his demise.
Honking
Two gentleman honk at a woman causing nearby pedestrians to question them.
Train-Car Troubles
A car races by a train just to get some lunch.
"Pedestrian Hits Auto"
This drawing represents the story of George Kavadas who was charged for walking into an automobile when trying to cross the street to get to a streetcar.
Eyes on the Road
A reckless driver addresses his passengers rather than watching the road.
Three Lane Highway
A reckless driver regales to his friend how he ended up in the hospital.
Closing the Garage
Some pets discuss how to save their owner as he closes the garage while his car is on.
Drinking and Driving
A man's chosen poison takes the wheel forcing him to drive dangerously.
"The Tragic Adventures of Ten Little Motorists"
A comic strip counting down from 10 detailing driving choices that lead to fatalities.
"As You Drive By" Song
A song about using the correct signals and paying attention when driving in order to keep children and other pedestrians safe.
"Death at the Wheel"
A piece aiming to intimidate people to avoid drinking and driving.
How to Help with Traffic Safety
This clever list works through the amount of people in the U.S. starting with the general number then going through how many are part of different groups within the population.
"Manners of the Moment"
A piece about backseat drivers.
The Once Over"
A piece done in a back and forth style between a clerk at a “hospital” and a group of bad drivers. Done almost like a skit.
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