Req 7b — Write Your Traffic Safety Pledge
A pledge matters only if it is honest. This is not about writing a perfect-sounding paragraph. It is about identifying three traffic-safety issues that genuinely concern you and turning them into clear promises you can keep.
Good topics might include distracted driving, speeding, seat belt use, passenger behavior, school-zone safety, walking at night, bike visibility, or riding with unsafe drivers.
What makes a strong pledge
A strong pledge is:
- personal — it reflects what concerns you
- specific — it names actions, not just values
- practical — it describes habits you can actually follow
- discussable — it gives your counselor something real to talk through with you
A useful structure
Try writing one short paragraph or three bullet promises:
- The issue I care about
- Why it matters to me
- What I will do about it
For example, instead of saying, “I promise to be safe,” say, “I will put my phone where I cannot reach it before any trip because distraction steals attention from the road.” That gives your pledge real meaning.
Take the Pledge (website) A teen-focused pledge example that can help you think about the kinds of habits and commitments worth putting in writing. Link: Take the Pledge (website) — https://www.t-driver.com/pledge/ Parent-Teen Driving Agreement (website) A family driving agreement that shows how specific expectations can turn safety goals into clear promises and shared accountability. Link: Parent-Teen Driving Agreement (website) — https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/teen/safety/Pages/teen-driving-agreement.aspxThe last option in this section takes your concern one step further by asking you to organize an event that teaches others why traffic safety matters.