Driving is the most dangerous thing most adults do on a daily basis. The best promise you can make is to reduce your driving, to save lives and the environment, or, best of all, stop driving altogether. But if you do drive, sign up to Brake’s seven-step Pledge2DriveSafely campaign today, helping you be as safe as possible. You can click on the links below to get more driver advice on the Pledge and, at the bottom of this page, make the Pledge online.

Before I set off…

1. Sober Up
I pledge to drive sober. Not impaired by any alcohol, illegal drugs, or medication that can affect driving.
2. Wake Up
I pledge to drive alert. To have enough sleep, take regular breaks, and stop if feeling tired.
3. Buck Up
I pledge to drive with good eyesight, and not stressed or physically ill.
4. Check Up
I pledge to do checks on my vehicle and not drive a defective vehicle.

Getting in…

5. Belt Up
I pledge to belt up and take responsibility for the safe restraint of others, including head restraints and child restraints.
6. Shut Up
I pledge to put my phone on message service and out of reach.

Now I’m driving…

7. Slow Down - the most important pledge for all drivers
I pledge to take my time and drive below limits on rural roads and on town roads, taking particular care at junctions and bends, and only overtaking if legal and absolutely safe to do so within limits. It’s better to hang back and be safe.

I’m Pledging…

Pledge online now by clicking here
Join thousands of drivers making this promise to put these basic safety rules first, always.

My Pledge reminder

Print off your Pledge (pdf)
A photocopiable reminder for you, and a Pledge form for other people in your company or community to sign.

More info for drivers

Go to Brake’s fact sheets for more info on driver safety and our campaigns
Go to more websites with driver safety advice