Name: Kiylijah Williamson
From: Hammond , Indiana
Votes: 0
Driver
education is a form of education that allows new or experienced
drivers to obtain their driver credentials by learning new and safe
ways to do so. Drivers ed provides drivers with the skills that
they need to drive safely. Having the knowledge and skills needed for
the road is important because it can decrease the number of accidents
and death rates as a result of driving. According to the University
of Nebraska-Lincoln , “drivers ed significantly reduces
crashes and traffic violations among new drivers”. Their study
found that drivers who have not completed drivers ed are 75
percent more likely to get a traffic ticket, 24 percent more likely
to be involved in a fatal or injury accident , and 16 percent more
likely to have an accident.
Trying to drive and
text at the same time can be dangerous and is not worth a serious
accident, or someone’s life. Before you think about picking up the
phone while driving , think of the unthinkable. Being on the phone
and driving is not the only factor that can cause deaths related to
driving. Try to avoid any distractions that can take your eyes off of
the road. Things such as adjusting the radio, trying to eat and
drink, taking your eyes off of the road, or having other people in
your car can be distracting. The next time that you are driving think
about these things that can cause any injuries on the road.
Personally , I have
never been in an accident myself, but I know people close to me who
have been in an accident. Car accidents can be traumatizing. People
get PTSD after being in car accidents, and it can affect their mental
health. Anxiety, long-term stress, and depression are also things
that can affect a person after they have been in a car accident, so
it is important to be careful and attentive while driving.
To be a better
driver make sure you remember to always pay attention to the road. If
you are a new driver , take at least one drivers ed class. These
classes can help you become a better driver. Avoid any distractions
on the road. Something that you need to look at for five seconds is
not worth an accident, your life, or someone else’s life.
