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Shared Roadway Responsibility
Safety on our roads is not the job of drivers alone, it belongs to all of us.
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Whether we’re driving, riding as passengers, biking, walking, or using micromobility devices, every decision we make can help prevent crashes and protect one another.

When we stay focused, speak up, follow the rules designed to protect everyone, and look out for those more vulnerable than ourselves, we create a culture where safety becomes the norm.

At Impact Teen Drivers, shared roadway responsibility means understanding that every action matters, every voice counts, and every person has the power to help prevent crashes and save lives.

Who Shares the Road?
Every person using our roadways plays a role in keeping everyone safe.
Drivers
Passengers
Cyclists
Pedestrians
Micromobility Users
All Road Users
How We Share the Road Safely
Simple choices we can all make to protect ourselves and one another.
Stay Focused

Distraction is one of the leading causes of crashes. Staying focused means recognizing the different ways attention can be pulled away and making intentional choices to stay engaged with the roadway and the people around us.

Visual Distraction

Taking Your Eyes Off the Roadway

Manual Distraction

Hands Off the Wheel

Auditory Distraction

Ears Not Alert

Cognitive Distraction

Mind Off the Roadway

Speak Up
Speaking up can save lives. When unsafe situations arise, everyone has a role in supporting safer choices and looking out for one another.
In the Vehicle
Whether as a driver or passenger, speaking up matters. Drivers can set expectations for focused, safe behavior, and passengers can speak up when something feels unsafe.
Among Peers
Peers help shape norms. Supporting one another, challenging unsafe behaviors, and reinforcing positive choices help make speaking up for safety expected and respected.
In the Community
Students and community members can bring safety conversations to life by sharing information, hosting safety events, and inviting evidence-based programs into schools and community spaces.
Through Advocacy
Individuals and communities can support policies and education that protect young people, including strong Graduated Driver Licensing laws and roadway safety initiatives.
Follow the Rules
Following proven safety rules helps protect everyone who shares the roadway.
Put Distractions Away
Phones and other distractions take attention off the roadway. Staying focused helps prevent crashes.
Buckle Up Every Ride
Seat belts protect everyone, every time, in every seat.
Drive at a Safe Speed
Driving at a safe speed for conditions gives everyone more time to react.
Follow GDL Laws
Graduated Driver Licensing laws help protect new drivers as they gain experience.
Watch for Vulnerable Road Users
Not everyone on the roadway has the same level of protection. Shared roadway responsibility means those with more power take greater care.
Drivers Carry Greater Responsibility
Drivers control vehicles that can cause serious harm. Slowing down, yielding, and giving space help protect others.
People Riding or Rolling Watch for Pedestrians
Bicyclists and micromobility users slow down, yield, and communicate clearly in shared spaces.
Everyone Looks Out for Those Who Need More Time
Children, older adults, and people with disabilities may need extra space and patience to travel safely.

Ready to Take Responsibility?

Shared roadway responsibility starts with a choice. Take the next step by exploring Impact Teen Drivers programs and resources designed to help keep everyone safer.
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