Importance of Drivers Education and Steps to Promote Road Safety

The day before Easter, I woke at dawn and arranged to spend the entire day with my family. Due to being scheduled to work on Easter, I had planned to take my little brothers out for a fun day. I argued with my little brothers to put on their seatbelts. Moments after leaving my street, I was struck by a car moving fast, losing control of my vehicle, and colliding with a tree; resulting in a rollover. I passed out and everything felt blurred. Stuck in the car, upside down, I managed to get my little brothers out of the car safely. I called my dad abruptly to tell him what occurred. We were all rushed to the hospital, luckily, they were fine. I was the only one injured; a deep gash to the eyebrow which required 12 stitches. Guilt filled my body feeling at fault knowing I had set my family back. They reassured me that a car is replaceable, and our life is not.

Driver’s education plays a key role in ensuring road safety and reducing the number of deaths from driving accidents. In this essay we will explore the importance of driver education, steps to decrease accidents on the road, and personal experiences that relate to irresponsible driving, car accidents, and ways to become a safer and better driver. The importance of driver education is vital for all, because it teaches you how to drive safely while also how to watch out for other vehicles to avoid getting into accidents. It equips individuals with essential knowledge and skills to operate vehicles safely. With drivers education raises awareness about traffic laws, road signs, accidents, and defensive driving which means driving safely trying to avoid all mistakes to come. With the proper drivers knowledge it helps drivers understand the consequences of reckless behavior such as speeding, driving under the influence, and being distracted.

Ways to reduce driving-related death rates would be implementing drivers education programs that cover all aspects of safe driving. Make drivers education mandatory to all future drivers no matter the age. Strict Enforcement of traffic laws is another way to reduce driving-related death rates such as consistent enforcement of traffic laws to lower the reckless driving rates. Lastly would be promoting safe driving practices such as encouraging seat belt usage, discouraging driving under the influence and avoiding distractions while driving such as phones and loud music. This can ensure that the driver has all eyes on the road and they are focused on following the rules of the road.

Personal experience of a car accident that has made me more aware of driving safely was paying more attention to the road such as being aware of my surroundings. Around Easter I was driving my siblings to go out for a fun day. I was so fixated on changing the music when I did not realize there was another vehicle going super fast which struck me on the side. This resulted in me losing control of the wheel, hitting the tree and rolling over. After recovering from that accident I became a better driver. In this experience both drivers were in the wrong because I was distracted by the music that I could have seen the car then mostly moved over to the side of the road a little bit. The other driver was also in the wrong because they were not following traffic laws going way above the speed limit and were also running away from the scene of the accident. This experience also taught me the importance of having a seat belt because I remember being told multiple times during my accident that if I had not been bulked up I would not have been here living today. Steps to become a better driver is to practice safe driving habits such as wearing a seatbelt, and follow traffic laws. Stay informed with changes in the traffic regulations, and weather changes. Being vigilant, such as staying focused, avoiding distractions, and defensive driving such as anticipating potential hazards on the road.

Drivers education is vital and superior in reducing driving related accidents and fatalities by providing individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to drive safely. By implementing comprehensive education and teaching vehicle safety. Ways we can work towards minimizing accidents and creating safer environments on the road. Personal experiences while driving also helps improve driving safety as they see the consequences to reckless driving. By taking proactive steps to become better and safer drivers can advocate road safety allowing the road to run smoothly. At the end of the day implementing safe driving practices are vital because we are driving for ourselves and others.