Name: Nevaeh Jammer
From: Houston, TX
Votes: 0
Drivers ed
is very important when trying to reduce the amount of deaths that
result from driving. The knowledge that comes from drivers ed
would be very beneficial in lowering the amount of fatalities due to
driving because it would make people more aware what could happen if
they didn’t follow driving laws, such as drinking or texting while
driving. The more educated people are, the less likely they are to do
dangerous, and possibly fatal, things, like driving under the
influence of drugs or alcohol. The importance of drivers ed is
that it should make future drivers aware of laws, safe driving
skills, and simply teaching people how to properly drive.
There are many
steps that can be taken to reduce deaths caused by driving. One step
could be making drivers ed required for someone to get a
driver’s license and have it had to be renewed every five years or
so. This would result in better educated drivers and it would keep
them up to date with new laws related to driving. Another step could
be making punishments for breaking driving laws such as not wearing a
seatbelt, speeding, and driving while under the influence greater so
people are more cautious about how they drive. Finally, another step
could be having restaurants and bars have to give a test to anyone
who has ordered alcoholic drinks and make sure that they are not
intoxicated before they let them drive. This could reduce the amount
of accidents and deaths from drunk driving, because it would prevent
intoxicated people that have come from bars or restaurants from
driving, and instead, making them have to get a taxi or have someone
pick them up that is sober.
Fortunately, I
have not experienced a car accident, nor have I seen friends or
family members driver irresponsibly. However, I understand how common
they are and how fatal they can be. The news is frequently
broadcasting about a new incident where an intoxicated driver hit
another driver and had resulted in deaths of some, if not all, people
in the cars. I’ve seen many cars pulled over on the side of a road
because of an accident and I’ve seen a life line helicopter take
people away from the scene to get emergency medical help. I’m aware
of how careless and thoughtless drivers can be and how observant I
need to be on the roads to prevent myself from getting into an
accident.
To make myself a
better and safer driver and to help others be safer, there are many
steps I plan to take when I begin driving. I would make sure everyone
in the car is wearing their seatbelt at all times, my mirrors would
be properly aligned and visible. I would also make sure that my phone
would be silenced and won’t distract me while I’m driving. I
would get a friend or taxi to take me home if I were intoxicated or
unable to safely drive. And last but not least I would always follow
the laws, be observant of those around me, and I would keep my
composure whenever an unexpected event occurs so I can handle myself
properly to keep everyone safe.
Being a safe
driver is very important, if you’re not a safe driver, you’re
putting not only your life, but other people’s lives at stake. If
people were to be more educated in driving, observant of their
situation around them, and payed attention to the road rather than
their phone, many lives could be saved instead of being wasted
because of the careless mistake of an unsafe driver.
