Safe Choices
What should you do if your designated driver starts drinking?
Find another Safeway home. Don't let them drive.
What is peer pressure?
Pressure from friends or other people to behave a certain way or make a particular decision
Your friend texts you: "I'm not safe to drive." What should you NOT do?
You should not encourage them to drive or tell them they're "fine."
What does SADD stand for?
Students Against Destructive Decisions
What is one major transition students experience after high school?
College, work, military, trade school, or another form of education/training
True or false: If you're only had one drink, you're automatically safe to drive.
False. Alcohol can affect people differently and driving after drinking can be dangerous.
True or false: peer pressure always comes from someone directly telling you to do something
False. It can also be indirect such as feeling like you need to fit in because everyone else is doing something.
Someone is about to make a dangerous decision and says, "Mind your business." What is one thing you can do?
Stay calm, explain your concern, over a safer alternative, or get a trusted adult involved if necessary.
What is one major goal of SADD?
To encourage students to make safe, healthy, and responsible decisions and destructive behaviors
Name one decision you may have to make more independently after high school.
Transportation, finances, housing, education, employment, relationships, or time management.
Name two alternatives to getting into a car with someone who shouldn't be drinking
Call a parent/guardian, call another trusted adult, use a ride share if available, call a friend, or stay somewhere safe.
Name one way to respond when someone pressures you into doing something unsafe.
Say no, leave the situation, change the subject, get support, or suggest a safer alternative.
You see your friend getting into a car with an unknown person. What could you do?
Speak up, encourage your friends not to get in, help them find another ride, or involve a trusted adult.
Name two to SADD can educate students about.
Impaired, driving, distracted, driving, substance misuse, peer pressure, bullying, mental health, suicide prevention, or other risky behaviors.
Why can't have a support system be important during major life transitions?
Friends, family, teachers, counselors, and mentors can provide advice, encouragement, and help when difficult decisions arise
Your friend says, "I've driven like this before and nothing happened." What is one thing you could say?
Any reasonable response that encourages them not to drive such as: "I'm not getting in the car. Let's find another way home."
Your friend says, "Come on don't be scared. Everybody is doing it." What is one response you could give?
"I'm good. I'm not doing that."
Your friend says, "If you're really my friend you'll do this with me." What kind of pressure is this?
Emotional/manipulative peer pressure
Why is it important for students to talk about making safe decisions instead of waiting until something goes wrong?
Education and prevention can help people recognize risk and make safer decisions before a dangerous situation occurs.
You're starting college or a new job and your friends want to make a decision you're uncomfortable with, what should you remember?
You don't have to make an unsafe decision just because other people are doing it. You can set boundaries and choose what is right for you.
You're at a party and realize that the person who was supposed to drive everyone home is impaired. What are three things you could do?
Don't get in the vehicle find another safe ride and get a trusted adult involved.
Why might someone have difficulty saying no to their friends?
They may fear being judged, excluded and embarrassed, or losing friendships.
You have 10 seconds to convince a friend NOT to make a dangerous decision. Give your best response.
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You're trying to convince someone to make a safer decision without judging or embarrassing them. What are three things you could do?
Listen, stay calm, explain your concern, offer alternatives, and involve someone who can help.
What is one decision you can make this year that could positively affect your future?
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