Promoting Safe Driving: A Life Saving Commitment

Car crashes are among the leading cause of death in the United States. Nearly 1.25 million people are killed in car accidents each year . That means, on average, auto accidents cause 3,287 deaths per day. An additional 20-50 million people are injured or disabled. More than half of all road traffic deaths occur among young adults ages 15-44. Reckless driving is a catalyst for these accidents, which can have fatal consequences or result in permanent, expensive, and traumatic injuries. Therefore, it is imperative to prioritize safety and protect both your own life and the life of others on the road. calling for accidents waiting to happen.

It is important to learn how to drive your vehicle on the road because it can help reduce the cases of accidents that can harm or kill people. Three common examples of causation of car accidents are drunk driving, phone usage, and road rage. Steps that can be taken into consideration while driving on the road is to take account in the drivers around you and study the possible intentions of them. Giving your full focus and attention to driving is important so that drivers can be aware and ready to react to any situation that can arise. Driver must give the adequate time and distance needed to recognize any situation and properly react to it. You can also make sure you are fueled enough before a drive to pay attention to the speed limits. When you get into an altercation, always be the bigger person on the road and don’t let your emotions get the best of you to ensure the safety of others and yours while driving. In order to keep focused while driving, you should follow these steps: Keep 100% of your attention on driving at all times – no multi-tasking. Don’t use your phone or any other electronic device while driving. Slow down. Speeding gives you less time to react and increases the severity of an accident. Vehicle maintenance is key before even thinking about heading out on the road. Making sure that your vehicle is up to inspection is one way to ensure that you can rely on it during transportation. It’s extremely important to prioritize the responsibility you have when you drive. Ensuring that you are being cautious accountable for driving safely, you are protecting the lives of others, including yourself.

An experienced I was in when I was in an accident with my family. One morning to school, my father was driving my older brother and younger sister and I to school when we were suddenly rear-ended by a distracted driver. My younger sister and I were in the back seat of a Toyota corolla, so even with our seatbelts on, we both felt the harshness of the impact on of the car. As soon as my father realized, the cause of the accident was due to the driver who rear-ended us by using her phone while driving. Fortunately, everyone had seatbelts and both my family, and the other driver came out the accident unharmed but shook. I catch myself at times thinking about the possibility of how much the outcome of the accident could’ve been if one small detail was changed.

It’s safe to say that I’ve prioritized the importance of driving every time I, or a family member plan to hit the road. I realized that it is important to keep your eyes on the road and being mindful of everything around you. Safe driving requires focus, attention, and the commitment of staying undistracted. By implementing the safe practices of staying focused on the road, speaking up about driving safely to family and friends can be relevant to protecting their safety of potential dangers while driving. I believe that it is important that everyone within a vehicle should always make sure that they put their safety before the car even moves. I always say “safety first” when entering any vehicle and I showcase it by always putting my seatbelt on first and making sure everyone has it on as well right before the driver plans on maneuvering the vehicle.

Maintaining the mindset that safe driving can save lives, we obtain the drive to stay attentive and cautious when behind the wheel. Thousands to millions of lives are lost every year in the United States. Assuming responsibility and acting to be a safe driver is not merely for one’s personal benefit. Being safe while driving can almost certainly ensure that you will make it you your destination in one piece. Choose a life rather than risk one.