Name: Meenakshi Chandrasekaran
From: Irvine , California
Votes: 0
Have
a safe journey!
Finally,
I received my driving learner’s permit yesterday. I couldn’t
control my excitement – this was the ticket to go wherever I want!
Driving is seen equivalent to independence in America because it
grants you the freedom to travel wherever you want without nagging
your parents or begging your friends. However, what people forget is
the responsibility a driver’s license comes with; they are
entrusted to act responsibly on the road because their one mistake
could cost someone’s life. Nonetheless, half of the teenager deaths
are caused by accidents, one-third of which are due to vehicle
fatalities. The reason – not knowing or trying to be a safe driver.
Driving under influence, cell phone use, taking fatal risks due to
peer pressure or social media challenges, speeding, and not knowing
how to handle emergencies are just a few examples of what puts
teenagers in greater danger than others. Fortunately, I have not been
involved in any accidents because my family and friends have set
examples of good drivers. However, there are many people who still
don’t understand their driving responsibility, and if this
continues, there is a higher chance you and I are in danger of being
the victims of their careless mistakes. Moreover, teens often miss
that their behaviors not only destroy the others’ lives, but also
their own. Therefore, we should urge teen safe driving to prevent
such incidents.
First
of all, complete the online drivers ed. Online education is
significant in not only guiding your driving experience, but also
addressing driving issues and, most importantly, providing solutions
for them. I was explained how to handle aggressive drivers, skids,
and sudden collisions; it warned about the major implications
reckless driving could have on me and my loved ones; it described how
to maintain my car in good condition and legally proceed after a
collision. If teens pay attention to and follow this online
education, they would know how to become a safe driver. In addition,
parents should also be cautious by setting more limits and
restrictions initially than the law to ensure their harsh teen
drivers can transition into safer drivers. Little tasks can also
help. Plan ahead so that you don’t have to rush. Wear your seat
belt when you enter. Put your phone in “do not disturb” mode to
not voluntarily ignore when the phone rings, which is hard to do.
Don’t listen to music when you are a beginner to concentrate
better. Install alcohol detection devices to prevent you from driving
when you are intoxicated. Make sure you are fully alert on road. If
you are not, don’t drive because your life is much more important
than anything else. While these tasks might sound tedious and
frustrating, they will save you from putting your and others’ life
at danger. Now that I have my permit, I will practice not just to
drive, but to drive safely and defensively. I hope others do the same
so that everyone is able to travel on road with safety and
confidence.
