Reflection Activity: Controlling Your Own Future
Watch the video above carefully. Then take a moment to reflect and respond to the questions below. After you’ve posted your answers, read what others have shared and reply to at least one of your peers. We grow when we learn from each other.
Reflection Questions:
- What did you learn from the video?
- How easily do you think a situation like this could happen to someone who just got in the car with a friend?
- What do you think would have happened if the passenger had not asked to get out of the car?
- How can you avoid situations like this in your own life?
- Why is it important to think ahead—even when you’re not the one making the decisions in the moment?
- What does this story teach you about the power of your instincts and speaking up when something doesn’t feel right?
- Can you think of a time where you ignored a warning sign and something went wrong—or a time when listening to your gut protected you?
Instructions:
- Write your responses in the comment section below.
- Then, read at least one other person’s reflection and leave a thoughtful reply.
This space is about learning from each other’s experiences and building strength together.
The video highlights the importance of trusting your instincts and speaking up when something feels off. Even with a friend, a situation can quickly turn uncomfortable or dangerous, and asking to get out could be a crucial moment to avoid harm. To stay safe, it’s important to set boundaries, trust your gut, and always have an exit plan. Thinking ahead can help you react calmly in unpredictable situations, while listening to your instincts can protect you from danger. Reflecting on past experiences where you ignored or trusted those feelings can reinforce their power.
1. Not to recklessly drive away from the gsp.
2. It could’ve happened really easily
3.If he didn’t ask to get out the car he would’ve died with his friend
4.Not to condone in situations that can risk your life
5.
its good that the boy got out the car cause if he did not get out of the car he would have died.
I feel like the friend made the right choice of getting out the car but at the same time, there was no reason for the cop to pit im on a empty highway especially going at that speed. The cop practically killed him, that situation mabye couldnt have been avoided but it didnt have to end like that.
If the other guy was not let out the car, there would have been two lost lives. I think that both the men in the car had different values about life. I learn that you should be discerning about who you hang with, especially if they are driving.
This is so sad. In this situation, I believe the offender could’ve handled this situation. I’ve seen many high-speed police chases and they usually end well.
i agree
I learned that there is no need to run from the coos.
I think it is pretty easy for this to happen if your freind is not thinking before acting.
The passanger would have been badly injured as well.
Think before you do and always stay calm
Because thinking ahead alowes you to plan ahead and be more cautious.
When I was planning on going to six flags when it first opened but my home boy told me not to.
its good that the boy got out the car cause if he did not get out of the car he would have died. and things would have been really bad for him and his family.
i agree
1. What I learned from this video is to not run from the cops (in this case the Georgia state police)
2. I think this situation can happen very easily
3. If the passenger did not ask to get out the car the passenger would have died
4. How I can avoid this situation is by not driving
5. So when the moment comes to me I can be ready for it
6. This teaches me that speaking up can save your life
7. No I cannot
1. Do not drive crazy because you can hurt other people, and don’t run away from GSP.
2. Pretty easily
3. He would have gone to jail with the other guy.
4. Make sure that I’m hanging out with the right people
5. It can keep you out of a lot of trouble.
6. If it will keep you out of trouble, then you should do it.
never run GSP this all could have been solved if they would have just pulled over.
i learned from this video to watch who youre hanging around and to make sure that your “friends” are actually youre friends and not going to do anything stupid like that. and this could happen very easily because sometimes you dont know what your peers could be thinking in serious situations.And i personally think he would have either been killed when he got pit maneuvered or couldve been in jail for a long time. I can avoid situations like these from watching who i hang around. Its important to think ahead because you could cause your life or your friends life in any situation especially like that one. It teaches me that having a voice especially under a lot of pressure is very important.And yes i can think of multiple but thats why quick thinking is also important
What did you learn from the video? Not to run from gap
How easily do you think a situation like this could happen to someone who just got in the car with a friend? This situation wouldn’t be easy.
What do you think would have happened if the passenger had not asked to get out of the car? He would have probably died.
How can you avoid situations like this in your own life? I can avoid this by not speeding and not running
Why is it important to think ahead—even when you’re not the one making the decisions in the moment? To know what you would do if you get into a something
What does this story teach you about the power of your instincts and speaking up when something doesn’t feel right? This teaches me to trust my instincts . And to speak up for myself
Can you think of a time where you ignored a warning sign and something went wrong—or a time when listening to your gut protected you?
No
1. I learned that this event was avoidable as the friend showed. If he had thought like his friend then it wouldn’t have happened.
2. It could happened very easily if you don’t discern who your real friend is are.
3. He would have tragically passed alongside his friend.
4. Discernment. Seeing who around you actually want what’s best for you and vice versa.
5. Because we never truly know what someone else is thinking. So it’s best to always think ahead.
6. That it could save your life.
7. Not at the moment but there has definitely been times from both scenarios.
1. I learned that you shouldn’t run away from the police because it could cause major injuries or even deaths.
2. This could happen because the driver might not want to get pulled over resulting in both the friend and drivers danger.
3. The passenger could’ve been arrested, seriously injured, or died.
4. I can avoid this by not hanging around the wrong group of people and position myself around like minded people.
5. It’s important to think ahead because you never know what someone else is thinking, so you should always be aware.
6. I can’t remember a scenario at the moment.
The video of someone running from the police taught me the importance of following the law because I could clearly see what happens when a person chooses not to. The person in the video thought running would help them escape, but instead it only made their situation worse. Watching this helped me realize that breaking the law doesn’t solve anything—it just creates more problems and consequences that could have been avoided.
The video also showed me what the better choice looks like. Instead of running, the smart thing to do is to follow the law and cooperate with authority. By seeing the wrong choice play out, I learned the value of doing the right thing. The video made me understand that following the law keeps me safe, prevents trouble, and is always the best decision.
1. I learned that you shouldn’t run away from the police because it could cause major injuries or even deaths.
2. This could happen because the driver might not want to get pulled over resulting in both the friend and drivers danger.
3. The passenger could’ve been arrested, seriously injured, or died.
4. I can avoid this by not hanging around the wrong group of people and position myself around like minded people.
5. It’s important to think ahead because you never know what someone else is thinking, so you should always be aware.
6. I can’t remember a scenario at the moment.
you shouldn’t run away from the police it could cause major injuries or even deaths.
the driver might not want to get pulled over resulting in both the friend and drivers danger.
The passenger could’ve been not hanging around the wrong group of people and position myself around like minded people.
It’s important to think ahead because you never know what someone else is thinking.
I learned that driving recklessly can get you in a lot of trouble or even killed. So if the other guy didn’t get let out the car he would have died also.