Photos: 11 Young People Who Are Sharing the Key to Friendship

We all know the dangers of distracted and impaired driving, but the scare tactics used by major advertisers don’t always have the desired effect on young people. That’s why young people are taking the wheel (pun intended) on this issue by using a fun, easy way to talk to their friends about staying safe on the road, powered by General Motors.

This fall and winter, DoSomething.org members showed their friends how much they care by giving them the keys to friendship. These little reminders served a big purpose -- by learning more about the dangers of driving while drunk, high, or drowsy, we could help save over 15,000 lives a year!

Feeling inspired? Take a look at how these awesome members are making a change in their communities and keeping their friends safe.

1. Isaac (17)

“This campaign is important to me because there are so many people in my life that I cannot imagine living without. I want to take any possible step to keep the people I love safe.”

2. Cristina (17)

3. Nancy (17)

“The act of driving responsibly is very important to me because driving is a privilege, and although you may be driving safely you always need to check for those who are not.”

4. Hunter (18)

5. Priscilla (16)

6. Jenna (17)

“My school has had three deaths in the past few years due to car accidents. Two out of the three of them were caused by distracted driving. My whole community has come together to help promote safe driving, and I want to do my part.”

7. Desiree (17)

8. Oscar (17)

9. Alanna (22)

10. Lilly (18)

“With this campaign, we can spread the awareness so people really see the dangers of under-the-influence driving. Maybe when they're putting the key into the ignition they will remember this Friends On Lock movement and find an alternative way home to ensure their safety.”

11. Joshua (18)