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2025 Driver Education Round 2 – Better Drivers for our society

Name: Sebastian Ronquillo
From: ORLANDO, Florida
Votes: 0

Better Drivers for our society

To begin, I would like to mention the importance of teen driver safety. As drivers are new to the road, they obviously tend to have less experience and face situations they are unprepared for. For this reason, driver education plays a fundamental role: it’s not just about teaching signs, but also shapes young people’s critical thinking and attitudes behind the wheel. Appropriate training can also help prevent serious problems such as accidents and promote a culture of respect and safety among road users.

Without a doubt, one of the biggest challenges is the sheer inexperience. Driving is not an easy activity for everyone. There are many situations that arise for the first time, such as driving in the rain, dealing with reckless drivers, or making quick decisions. Furthermore, another key factor in accidents is peer pressure among young people: this activity leads young people to act impulsively without thinking beforehand, become distracted, or even exceed the speed limit for the simple and absurd purpose of impressing others, without considering the consequences. These are causes of fatal accidents, sometimes involving minors.

Given the many challenges they face, it is essential that young people receive adequate training to act upon them. This also means they are legally certified to drive. The difficulties in obtaining a driver’s license must be eliminated; this license should serve as a guarantee that the driver has been evaluated and has the necessary knowledge and skills. Such important certification also ensures that the young person has been able to learn during the process to maintain concentration, make decisions under pressure, and be able to recognize the great and vital responsibility of driving as an individual in society. Driving is not just an activity of steering a car; mental health and skills must be essential.

As a personal experience, I’ve had the opportunity to witness good training and safe driving habits in my family. My 19-year-old brother is a clear example. Just over a year ago, he was, as is typical, inexperienced. However, thanks to his strong determination to do his part for his own safety and that of everyone else, he managed to develop the defensive driving style promoted by my father. During this time, my brother has shown great improvement in his driving. Today, with commendable reasons, he has earned our father’s trust and his own confidence to take on new challenges on the road, as well as his daily responsibilities. My brother’s commitment to road safety has not only protected him, but also those around him. His progress has allowed me to recognize that I, too, with constant preparation and responsibility, can become a safe and reliable driver.

To achieve these important goals, it is important for young people to raise awareness about the risks and responsibilities of driving. They must recognize that taking the wheel is not a game, but rather that taking their lives and those of others into their own hands. They must also understand that wearing a seatbelt is life, respecting traffic laws, and avoiding cell phone use. Finally, fostering a culture of defensive driving among young people should be a priority in community programs.

After what has been said, I would like to talk about the role of schools and communities in this mission. There is a great need to implement free programs that promote road safety and bring this education even closer and in the best possible way to all students. The programs I mention could include short talks, workshops, simulations, and practical tests to gain safe experience. There is also another idea to carry out awareness campaigns about the effects of drug or alcohol use while driving. These measures will greatly help the community protect the lives of its young people and also build a culture of responsibility.

In conclusion, we can realize that teen driver safety should not be taken for granted in society. It is important to take action against the social pressures that represent real risks, but we must know that there are multiple methods that can help overcome them, such as education, preparation, and awareness. Institutions must continue the progressive effort to transform the way young people face the daily challenges of the road, which demand good decisions. Experiences like my brother’s are great examples that show us that when personal commitment and family support are combined, young people can become exemplary drivers for the road community. The task of making a change falls on all highway users. Only then will we build safer streets for everyone