Vulnerable road users (VRUs), including bicyclists, pedestrians, and road users of other modalities, are at a higher risk of collision with young drivers when a complex traffic situation presents itself. Past research has established the importance of young drivers’ perceptions about VRUs that would encourage safe behavior. This research designed and evaluated a novel persuasive intervention that can help improve the perceptions of young drivers while they interact with VRUs. The study identified young drivers’ perceptions towards VRUs who have been licensed in the past 12 to 18 months through structured interviews. Based on these findings, an interactive intervention was designed and evaluated that persuades young drivers to improve their interactions with VRUs. The results showed an improvement in self-reported violations among groups who received the intervention or the control. Additionally, participants who received a citation showed lower violations and lapses in the intervention and control groups compared to those who did not receive any treatment. The outcome of this research is a methodology that can help design future interventions for improving young driving behavior by understanding their perceptions, and continuously assess their performance during the intervention period.