Drivers ed Initiative

It
is essential that people must complete drivers ed before
getting behind the wheel. By taking these classes you learn how it is
a privilege to be behind the wheel and to not abuse it. Students
learn several driving laws from speed limits, road signs, and how to
drive in dangerous conditions. They also learn about the real risk
that comes with driving and how it should not be taken lightly. If
taken lightly it might not just take someone else’s life, but also
possibly your own. Education helps drivers become more self conscious
on the decisions they make while driving.  There are still even
more steps we can take to make the roads not only safer for others,
but also for the person driving.  

In
assuring driver safety for everyone involved, there are more steps we
can take for precautionary measures. Twenty-five percent of all
accidents in the United States are due to phone usage while operating
a motor vehicle per carsurance.
To help prevent this we can work with phone companies to limit the
amount of capabilities you have on your phone while a vehicle is in
motion. We can also work with car companies that will disable the use
of a phone that is connected to bluetooth while the vehicle is in
motion. This will help bring down significantly the number of crashes
due to usage of a phone or other cellular devices. 

Some
people get around taking drivers ed classes by waiting until
they are eighteen. Once drivers are eighteen years old in the state
of Ohio they can take the drivers test without taking the classes or
completing in car instruction. By doing this, they are not learning
essential information about road laws, driving conditions, and the
legitimate dangers that come with driving. I was not always the best
driver but I learned from my mistakes and am a much better driver
today. When I first got my license I was too naive to think that I
would ever get into a car crash. I drove with one hand on the wheel
with the music blasting without a worry in the world until I had my
first crash. A couple months after I got my license I braked too late
and tapped the rear end of the lady’s car in front of me. It caused
my parents and I a great deal of stress both emotionally and
economically. I have learned that no one is perfect at driving and we
must take it seriously at all times to protect yourself and others. I
make an effort to go the speed limit, always drive with two hands on
the wheel, and never blare my music.  

By
taking these steps into consideration, along with taking driving
seriously, we can make the roadways safer for everyone involved. If
phone and car companies work together on making phones harder to use
while driving, along with everyone taking drivers ed courses,
we might significantly reduce the amount of crashes.