Strive to Drive Safely

Driving
is one of the biggest life milestones a person can reach. It
resembles independence, freedom, and affirmative action to
responsibility. However, it requires a certain amount of alertness
and caution in order to prevent accidents. These traits can be
developed through a good drivers ed, practice, and a character
that will comply with the law.

Many
drivers begin during their teen years through drivers ed. It is
where they learn about road rules and signs. Furthermore, instructors
also train beginners on how to handle high pressure situations such
as nearby car accidents, crowded streets, and reckless drivers.
Therefore, drivers ed is important for people to understand the
basics and get immediate feedback.

In
addition to taking drivers ed, avoiding self-made distractions
is another way to prevent the number of deaths related to driving.
Drivers should avoid turning up the music in their car to an
irresponsible volume level or allowing their phone to flash
notifications on the screen. They should practice self-control as in
not using any electronics or perhaps not eating or doing their
makeup. Distractions vary for everyone, but no matter what the case,
all drivers should take it upon themselves to reduce their own
disturbances if it causes them to lose focus.

Another
thing people can do to avoid accidents is to just simply follow the
law. Speeding can cause drivers to lose control of their vehicle.
When people drive drunk, they lose control of themselves and their
ability to drive carefully. Not following stop signs or running red
lights can lead to high impact collisions. Laws were created in order
for everyone to have identical guidelines while driving; hence, if
one person goes outside the limits, the chances of colliding into
someone within those guidelines increases. People need to do their
own part in following these rules to keep themselves and those around
them safe.

Finally,
even if certain measures aren’t required by law, people should
still practice good driving habits while on the road. My cousin once
got into a car accident while he was driving on the freeway. He was
indefinitely breaking the law by driving at 80 miles per hour, but he
possibly could have avoided it if he had just looked over his
shoulder before changing lanes. There was a car in his blind spot, so
once he switched over to the left, he hit the car next to him. Of
course, I am not saying that drivers can break the law as long as
they break them safely. What I am saying is that there are some
habits that people dismiss just because they are not obligated do
them. Everyone should follows laws and
do
more than what the law enforces such as checking blind spots and
avoiding road rage that may lead to blurred judgement. This way,
roads can stay safe and efficient so that innocent people will no
longer have to suffer the consequences of other people’s actions.