Name: Kara Morand
From: Buford, Georgia
Votes: 0
Driving Essay
With wrecks being the number one cause of teenage fatalities, driver
education is essential to keeping the roads safe and protecting the
lives of those who are valued most. Joshua’s law, passed in 2007,
requires sixteen year old drivers to participate in and pass a
drivers ed course before receiving their license. These
classes are essential as teenagers learn the basics of driving, such
as changing lanes, adjusting mirrors, and utilizing turn lanes, but
they also teach how to manage traffic filled interstates and
dangerous conditions. These menacing situations can and will arise
when driving and knowing how to handle them is essential to
protecting a life while driving.
In order to reduce
the number of unfortunate deaths caused by motor vehicles, drivers
education courses need to be required no matter one’s age. With the
current Joshua’s law, if a driver waits until age seventeen, they
are able to gain a license without receiving a drivers ed
class. These drivers are sent out onto the road without the necessary
toolbox that is provided through drivers ed classes. In
addition, drivers should be required to take defensive driving
courses. Drivers panic when on the road and an unexpected event
occurs. This causes accidents and fatalities. However, if better
methods can be taught, drivers can think clear headedly in unusual
situations and maneuver their car in a safe and effective manner.
Teaching drivers and giving drivers experience is the most important
factor that can reduce driving related deaths.
Two
years ago, my sister was in a dangerous car accident in which her
life as well as her friend’s life was at stake. An irresponsible
truck driver in the opposite lane swerved into my sister’s lane
causing her to panic. She quickly jerked her wheel away causing her
to run off the road, up a hill, and in between two guide wires. These
wires could have sliced her car in half and taken these two girls
lives had they not ended up between them. If my sister had gotten the
proper education and learned not to swerve or jerk the wheel this
whole potentially deadly accident could have been avoided. To become
a better driver, I will always allow an ample amount of time to get
to my destination so as to not be in a rush. I will always stay alert
and not be distracted. I will follow all laws and rules of the road,
including the speed limit. I will remember the seriousness of the
responsibility I am given when driving. Most importantly, I will
remember what I have learned through my drivers ed course on
how to handle unknown situations that arise when driving. By setting
a good example and making a change within myself, I can help others
become safer drivers one by one bringing safety to our roads and
reducing the number of fatalities.
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What
is the importance of drivers ed in reducing the number deaths
as a result of driving? -
What
steps can be taken to reduce the number of deaths related to
driving? -
Have
you ever had an experience of being in car accident or have seen
your friends or family members driving irresponsibly? -
What
steps can you take to be a better and safer driver as well as help
others become safer on the road?
Less
than 500 words and a picture
Joshua’s law 2007
passed “requiring a drivers ed course to be completed
before 16 years olds are able to obtain a Class D license” or wait
until 17
“leading cause of
death for teenagers is that of motor vehicle wrecks”
“course will help
teenagers develop rudimentary vehicle control and traffic manueuvers”
“busy interstates,
night, dangerous driving circumstances”
all basics”turn
lanes, changing lane, adjusting speed, adjusting mirrors, traffic
signals
