2Young2Die

The Brake pledge

The Brake pledge is a pledge for drivers of all ages asking them to commit to drive as safely as possible by complying with 5 rules. It asks drivers to drive slowly, sober, sharp (not tired nor distracted by a phone for example), secure (belted up in a safe vehicle) and to be sustainable (not drive whenever possible).

As part of your 2young2die campaigns, get drivers to sign up to the Brake pledge through our facebook page.

Like the Pledge on facebook here

and browse the links below for introductory information on the themes of the Pledge.

• Slow
  

  If I drive, I Pledge to drive at 20mph (30kph) or slower in town, and slow down on rural roads too. I will avoid overtaking and hang back. 

  If I don't drive, I Pledge to remind drivers to slow down so they can stop in time.

• Sober
  

  If I drive, I Pledge to drive sober. Not impaired by any alcohol, illegal drugs, or medication that can affect driving. 

  If I don't drive, I Pledge to do all I can to prevent impaired driving, for example by not giving drivers alcohol or drugs.

• Sharp
  

  If I drive, I Pledge to put my phone on message service and out of reach. I Pledge to drive alert and not tired, or in pain, groggy or stressed. I will have an uptodate eye test that approves me to drive. 
  
  If I don't drive, I Pledge to tell drivers to put away their phones, and try to stop people who are tired or ill or can't see properly from driving, for example, by asking a driver to take a break.

• Secure
  

  If I drive, I will always belt up and insist everyone in my vehicle belts up, and adjust head restraints. I will drive a modern, well maintained vehicle. 

  If I don't drive, I will only get in cars with modern seat belts and good crash protection. If I am a child, I will only get in a car with a suitable child restraint.

• Sustainable
  

  If I drive, I will reduce my driving and consider giving it up. 

  If I don't drive, I will explain to others the value and benefits of not driving.