My Campaign

What were the biggest things you learnt while completing this task?

The most important thing I learned from doing this was the reality of how many teenage drivers are affected by driving under the influence of alcohol. Before the task, I was aware that drunk driving was an issue, but I had no idea how bad it was. I was surprised that these accidents affected such a large number of people, despite the fact that many individuals educate us on this issue. An example of this is the number of 1 in 5 teenagers who get into car crashes were drunk driving. This was quite a revelation for me, and it captured the severity of the situation.

What one piece of advice would you pass on to young drivers above all else? Why?

That you are putting so many people in jeopardy because of one of your poor choices. What I believe teenagers fail to realise when they choose to drink and drive is that they are endangering their own life as well as the lives of those around them. To prevent harmful circumstances, you should always consider before acting, especially when the lives of others are at stake. Instead taking the wheel after drinking, you should take precautions when you believe you have had too much alcohol. Taking an Uber or having another designated driver take you is the best option.

Write down a pledge that you will commit to when you start driving. Why did you pick these things to commit to? How will you stick to these commitments?

I pledge to never drive while I swear I will never drive while inebriated or, that if I have the power to control it, allow anyone else to drive while intoxicated. I decided to do this because it is the most effective approach to keep myself and others in our community safe. I’m hoping to make the roadways a little safer for everyone. If I am inebriated, I will honour my pledge by allowing someone sober to drive me. I intend to maintain this dedication throughout my driving career since it benefits everyone in the long run.