Name: Amber Marie York
From: Blue Ridge, Georgia
Votes: 0
Driver’s Safety
Have
you ever been behind the wheel and had a scare that made your heart
drop?
Influencing
and enforcing drivers ed could and does help immensely in
reducing the number of deaths as a result of driving. Driving is
supposed to be convenient, not fun– so stay safe and follow the set
rules.
Even
you can help in reducing the number of deaths related to driving; you
can do this by turning your phone off while in motion. Do you ever
see one drinking their coffee or consuming their breakfast while
driving? It may seem convenient, but anything that can disturb your
attention from the road is not worth the convenience! When you are
driving, your car, fellow drivers, and yourself deserve the utmost
attention.
While
some car accidents are completely accidents and not due to reckless
driving, there is still something to learn from them. In February of
2015, I was in a car wreck with my sister and a friend. I personally
broke my jaw, while my sister and friend suffered more injuries than
one. I missed school for three months, which kicked me out of the
loop and was actually exhausting. I was not buckled while in the car,
which further caused me to break my jaw on the console of the
vehicle. I have learned that even if you are sitting in a vehicle,
you should buckle! Comfort does not triumph safety.
There
are many steps you can take to being a safer driver. You can also
influence your friends and family to focus on driving safety with
you. Some tips include: turning your phone off while in motion, using
your blinkers, following the rules to road signs and lights, not
letting a passenger distract you, and more. Not only is it your
safety that matter, but those driving and riding around you. You
could unintentionally kill an innocent family by simply not paying
attention to the road in front of you.
