Name: Lyric Scott
From: Goose Creek, SC
Votes: 0
Lyric
Scott
Every
year, drivers throughout the world are killed or injured in road
traffic. Young drivers run a greater risk everywhere, and this
problem is still largely unsolved. Better understanding of the
underlying processes could, however, be a useful tool in preventive
endeavours. To change a young driver’s goals behind driving and the
context in which it is done, a variety of different methods of
persuasion should be tested. Both “soft” and “hard” methods
should be used. For example, communication and increased enforcement
may be used simultaneously. Communication campaigns should highlight
the dangers of unsafe behaviour and in particular target young males.
Communication campaigns that employ persuasive, emotional messages
are most effective where young drivers are concerned. Research shows
that attitudes about safety are formed at an early age, long before
legal driving, and therefore it would also be important to target
young adolescents. Laws need enforcement to be effective and should
target areas of particular risk to young drivers. Drivers ed or
communication campaigns cannot be expected to radically change a
young person’s life goals. For that purpose, active learning methods
that make use of the learner’s own experiences have to be applied.
Special courses for young drivers designed to make individuals
conscious of their personal tendencies and the type of social context
that affects their driving behaviour could be helpful, whether
offered via the ordinary school system or at driving schools.Staying
calm at all times, despite mistakes other drivers make, is a
fantastic way to improve how safely we drive.Keeping your car healthy
and well-maintained is a great way to reduce your risk of having an
accident. There are a few quick and easy things to check once or
twice a month in order to ensure your car is in top notch condition.
Also your visibility to other drivers is exceedingly important and
making sure you communicate your actions to traffic is a sure-fire
way to be seen.
