Think about the people who count on you, and the people who count on them.
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One choice.
An optional reflection · About 2 minutes
One choice.
Many lives.
Why do we say “many lives”? Because the people in our lives are connected to others. This short illustration lets you explore that idea at your own pace.
The ripple of one decisionOne person is never
One person is never
the whole story.
Someone is also a spouse or partner, a parent or child, a friend or coworker. When a crash hurts one person, the consequences can reach everyone connected to them.
The circle doesn't stop there. Their loved ones have people who love them, too. That's what many lives means.
One moment
ONE CHOICE
If someone is hurt
One person
People closest to them
Their partnerTheir childrenTheir friends
And the people in their lives
Extended familyCoworkersNeighborsCommunity
The web keeps growing.
No illustration can show every life a decision may touch. And no number can measure what a person means to others.
Illustrative connections, not a prediction of any particular outcome.You can change the direction
A safer choice can interrupt the ripple of harm.
Plan the ride. Put the keys away. Speak up for a friend. The people you protect may never know your name.
Take a moment, if you want
Who is in your circle?
Who might you never meet?
What is one choice you can make?
What could a safer choice protect?
There is no quiz, score, or answer to submit. These are simply questions you can take with you.
Someone else's loved ones matter, even when you don't know their names.
Make a ride plan, respect a boundary, or offer someone a safe way home.