Name: Morgan R Childress
From: Galt, CA
Votes: 0
As
many teens approach the times of their lives when getting a license
is something of the normal, the importance of slowing down and taking
the time to actually consider the dangers that come along with it,
get left behind on the back-burner. Many are taught the basic rules
of the road to prevent a collision, but often we look past the fact
that something that seems so unlikely to happen to you, can
in fact, happen to you in times when you’d least expect. For this
reason and this reason alone, it’s important to buckle up and get
educated about the importance of being a safe and educated driver.
Think
of a time when you’ve been in a car with someone and they’ve
picked up their mobile device while driving to either change a song,
reply to a text, or even type in directions. Sound familiar? Things
as simple as picking up a phone while driving can cost a life. Don’t
believe me? Let’s look at the statistics, 34,000 deaths have been
reported relating to driving within the past year. 42% of those
deaths have been caused by the distraction of a mobile device. By
educating one driver at a time, the amount of yearly deaths can
decrease dramatically. In order to lessen the casualties that come
along with uneducated drivers, one must take the time to consider the
lives of others around them. Tips include: silencing your cell phone
while driving, investing in a bluetooth handsfree device, and even
making a playlist before driving so there will be no need to select a
new song.
If
you’re unsure of your driving habits, it’s always good to ask
yourself if what you are doing can affect the people around you.
Also, a good way to monitor if you’re being a safe and
well-educated driver is to always keep your eyes on the road and
maintain a reasonable speed to insure the safety of all those around
you. With these simple tasks, you can prevent the loss of a life
along with your own. One driver at a time, we buckle up and get
educated about the dangers one may overlook when driving.
