Summary
Alcohol maker Diageo has released a short virtual reality video to illustrate the realities of drunk driving. Featuring 3 main character groups, the VR video allows viewers to see the collision from a third-person point of view. Although the video looks promising for the campaign against drunk driving, some, like Carole Whittingham of CaDD believe that the imagery wasn’t enough. Using the “scare tactic” is becoming more effective as VR offers a realistic insight. The VR would hopefully emphasize the dangers of driving under the influence.
Opinion
I have very little tolerance to alcohol, so I know that just one beer is enough to keep me from driving. When I got my license, the prevention of driving under the influence was emphasized many times. I think people who drink and drive have that feeling of “I’m ok, I can take this” when really, they are not. I’ve never experienced virtual reality before, but seeing a realistic footage of a drunk driving accident would further deter those incidents. In the prevention of drunk driving, I think it’s important to hand out heavier punishment for it. I believe that driving while knowing you are drunk is attempted manslaughter. There should be more consequences even if you don’t hit anybody.