How Well Does Your Best Friend Know You?

Your friend took a DoSomething.org quiz about your habits as a driver, a passenger, or a pedestrian. Turns out they know you reallllly well! Read on to see the results and to see personalized tips on how you can stay safe on the road.

Results: You’re an Impatient Player!

Out of all your friends, you are the one who plans for everything! You map out the destination, road closure ahead, etc. Even if you’re on schedule, you still have to GET. THERE. NOW! Use these tips to keep yourself safe on the road.

Try an easy breathing exercise.

There are lots of good breathing techniques to help you relieve stress and stay calm before you hit the road.

Try weekly (or even daily!) meditation.

But not while you’re driving, obviously.) Check out apps like Headspace, which will guide you through easy meditation and keep you relaxed on the road...and ya know, everywhere else too.

Practice gratitude.

Studies show that being thankful also makes you more patient in life. Every day when you wake up -- or before you go to bed -- write down five things you’re thankful for, steering wheel covers for starters.

Keep Your Friends & Family Safe on the Road

Everyone knows speeding is dangerous, but warnings from parents and scare tactics from ads don’t change the behavior of young drivers, passengers, and pedestrians. Know who can? YOU! Share these tips to keep friends and family safe in and around vehicles.

Is your friend constantly DJing behind the wheel?

Tell them to make a playlist before you hit the road!

Is your friend constantly on the brink of road rage?

Make them a playlist of relaxing music for the road. Another idea? Daily meditation...just not while they’re driving (obviously). Send them an app like Headspace, which can be really effective in keeping them calm on the road...and, ya know, everywhere else.

Is your friend always walking across the street while texting?

Suggest that they “pull over” on the sidewalk to send a text or like a photo. They’ll stay safe in the street -- and be less likely to make an awkward typo. Crisis averted!

As one of the largest nonprofits exclusively for young people and social change, DoSomething.org has activated and fueled millions of young people in every U.S. area code and 189 countries to take action to improve their communities, and change the world.