Name: Tyler Bush
From: Holland, MI
Votes: 0
Have you ever
considered that driving is like being stranded out in the woods? At
first glance, they seem like they have nothing in common. Come on,
operating a giant, 2 ton vehicle, and being surrounded by wilderness?
Being stuck on your
own is a very scary experience, especially far from civilization. It
requires one to draw from knowledge deep within in order to get out
of the situation. While other people can help you, it is up to you to
figure out how to make yourself noticeable or return to safety.
Driving, too, can
be a scary experience for beginners. For new drivers and experienced
ones alike, driving is very much an active experience. Remembering
what route to take, deciding how long the green light will stay
green, checking blind spots and mirrors before changing lanes, and so
much more is all required. While other drivers can help by being
courteous and obeying the laws of the road, it’s up to you to reach
your destination safely.
Drivers ed
teaches many fundamental skills and rules all drivers must know. The
most valuable skill is to be present in the moment. Using a phone,
eating and drinking, and jamming out to music all inhibit this. The
reason so many car accidents happen is that drivers don’t act like
other drivers expect, and that occurs when someone isn’t present in
the situation.
Whether alcohol or
drugs are being consumed, a phone is being used, or any of the other
above instances occur, they all contribute to the same result: driver
inattention. Distracted driving is the number one cause of car
crashes in the United States. If everyone committed to being focused
on the road, with no distractions at all, the rate of accidents and
deaths would drop greatly.
The next time you
hit the road, pretend you’re lost in a forest. Now is not the time
to be foolish, now is the time to take your life into your own hands
and get the job done.
