Drive Like The Person You Love The Most is in the Car Too

Driving
for the first time was genuinely scary. The thought of me, a sixteen
year old, operating a four ton machine made me not want to learn to
drive at all. Eventually with the help of a great teacher who I’ll
call Dad, and many tedious days of practice, I finally got my
license. However, with this new found independence, I feel like a lot
of teenagers think they’re invincible and often neglect the new
found responsibilities of operating this man made machine. As
previously stated, a vehicle is a four ton machine, and like many
other machines, if not used properly it could lead to a fatal
outcome.

As
the years pass, technology advances and provides the driver with new
safety features built into the car such as blind spot detection and
head on collision warning. However, although technology can be
beneficial at times, it could also be a major distraction of taking
someone’s mind, eyes, and focus off the road. Unfortunately, cell
phones are the main cause for distracted driving. As overstated as it
is, a text can wait, because a person’s life is more important when
driving. The longer amount of time someone takes their eyes off the
road, increases the risk of being involved in an accident. I think
that’s something important for people to keep in mind that your
life can change in an instant if you’re not cautious. In addition,
there are other precautions people can take to decrease injury in an
accident. Some of these include wearing a seatbelt, going the speed
limit, learning to react fast, and again as childish as it sounds,
look both ways; especially before accelerating into a busy
intersection.

If
people don’t take necessary precautions while driving, the result
could be fatal. In 2006, my mom was involved in a head on collision
car crash and unfortunately succumbed to her injuries and passed
away. The car she was in was found not at fault. The same day 12
years later, I was involved in my first car accident causing my car
to need repairs for a month. My car was also found not at fault. A
lot of people who get on the road don’t really think about the
impact an accident could cause. Some wounds don’t heal, and losing
my mom reminds me everyday that I need to drive like the person I
love the most is in the car too, because driving recklessly not only
puts your life in danger, but the others around you.

Through
losing my mother, it made me realize how fast a life can be taken
away and how much responsibility one needs to have when getting
behind the wheel. Driving a car comes with a massive weight of
accountability. My advice to myself and others would be don’t text,
drink, or be distracted while driving. You may just prevent accidents
from occurring without even realizing it.