IMPORTANCE OF DRIVER EDUCATION

IMPORTANCE OF DRIVER EDUCATION

At the age of 8, I got hit by a speeding motorcycle resulting in me losing consciousness. After regaining consciousness, I was left with bruises and lasting scars and afterwards thought that this would not have occurred if the driving rules were obeyed. I then formed an appreciation of driving rules; realizing that it saves lives and avoids damages if followed.The Bible quite literally states that people die because of lack of knowledge. To educate people about driving laws and car maintenance would hence greatly aid in reducing the number of deaths resulting from driving. Comprehensive learning would elicit students to grasp things they never knew before and prompt them to apply it steadily.

To simply dish out knowledge is not enough. Provisions need to be placed to allow for the application of said knowledge prior to personal driving. An app with virtual reality technology can be provided to interested drivers to improve learning. More means of tutelage should be established in engaging means, like through games or visual access. Additionally frequent reiterations of such or improved knowledge needs to be implemented. As it pertains to reckless drivers, whilst the current laws of fines and license suspensions are options available, I think they need to be enforced better. In addition, energy should be used for rehabilitation of these drivers, with an option for relearning established by the government themselves. After getting a driver’s license, drivers should be required to do a yearly or bi-yearly check-in to brush up on driving skills. Drivers should be scheduled for a pop up driving skill check-in at random intervals. Driving authorities should schedule to meet with registered drivers and check their abilities and furthermore offer advice for improvements. If an app is implemented, this report should be readily available to drivers on their personal platforms. Driving is a brain intensive activity that is done frequently, so the driving authorities and the government should provide periodic mental health checkups for drivers.

My father was engaged in a car accident this year. The other driver was not being vigilant, making an inappropriate turn, crashing into my father’s car, and crushing the front part of the vehicle. The news greatly stressed my family. I, for one, thought that my father’s foot was permanently damaged. My father had to be off work for a few days, and we had to readjust to inconvenient transport means. The incident has caused me to learn to be especially cautious when making a turn on any road as a driver. To ensure I drive safely I will implore utmost vigilance and if I feel tired I will surely stop to rest.

Steadily following the rules of the road, including not talking or eating whilst driving are some things I can do to be a better and safer driver. I plan to go over the driving instructions periodically either by reading or through audio intake. I personally would suggest to family and friends to go on car maintenance dates, where we all take our cars for overall checkup and internal care from trusted mechanics.