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Make the choice to never consume alcohol or other drugs under the age of 21. Make a pact with your friends to not use substances under 21. You don’t have to go it alone.
Have a plan for when you are in a situation where there is alcohol or other drugs. Look out for your friends and peers, especially if you think they may be using substances.
Never let a friend drive impaired and never ride with an impaired driver.
Call a trusted adult for a safe ride home. Call 911 in an emergency.
Respect the road. Practice safe driving and be a considerate passenger.
Safe Driving Practices
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Eyes on the road, hands on the wheel.
That means no electronic devices, eating while driving, doing your makeup, or messing with the radio too much. Keep your focus when driving, and never consume alcohol or other drugs under the age of 21.
Always wear your seatbelt. Buckle in, no matter where you sit in the car. Did you know that seat belt use is lowest among teen drivers? (CDC) The majority of teenagers involved in fatal crashes are unbuckled. (NHTSA) Limit the number of passengers. Research shows that the risk of a fatal crash goes up in direct relation to the number of teenagers in the car. (CDC) It’s your responsibility when your friend is driving to not distract them by being loud or rambunctious.
Follow the speed limit. In 2024, speeding was a factor in 29% of the
fatal crashes that involved passenger vehicle teenage drivers. (NHTSA)
No one should ever drive impaired.
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