Safe Rides, Save Lives

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2026 PSA CONTEST

Empowered by FACTS (Families Acting for Community Traffic Safety) and sponsored by The National Road Safety Foundation, the Safe Rides Save Lives PSA contest is an opportunity for FCCLA members to engage in creating teen-friendly safe rides safety messaging through a video Public Service Announcement (PSA).

Challenge

Have your students create a video PSA that is exactly 25 seconds on the topic of Before You Hit the Road

Safe driving begins before the vehicle moves an inch. The moment you step into the car, your decisions — mental, physical, and emotional — start to shape the journey ahead. Taking a few moments to adjust your mirrors, buckle up, set the GPS, silence your phone, and clear your mind can set you up for success. Yet many drivers skip these steps, rushing into the drive and increasing the risk of distraction or poor decision-making. Being prepared does not take long, but it makes a lasting impact. Good habits formed before you even start the engine can prevent crashes and save lives. This theme challenges FCCLA Members to show how thoughtful preparation before driving creates safer outcomes, and to inspire others through their PSA to treat readiness as the first — and most important — step in every drive.

Prize

You could win $3,500.

Cash prizes will be awarded directly to the individual or group of top three submissions:
1st Place: $3,500
2nd Place: $1,000
3rd Place: $500

Students may work individually or as part of a team. FCCLA will submit the winning PSA to the National Association of Broadcasters for use in national PSA outreach opportunities.

Why

The goal involves passengers actively speaking up about any unsafe driving behaviors and emphasizes the responsibility of passengers to actively contribute to creating a safe environment during transportation, thereby reducing the risk of crashes and promoting overall traffic safety.