It’s Not Worth it

It’s Not Worth It

Drivers Ed. A class where the majority of the students just uninterestedly sit through lessons and don’t pay attention. Nowadays, fewer and fewer students show interest in learning how to drive; instead, they simply want to get out on the roads and go. This mentality could explain why more and more accidents are occurring. As of right now, CDC has confirmed motor vehicle crashes to be the number one cause for unintentional injuries. The sad fact is that most of the accidents are caused by teens and younger adults. It only makes you wonder that if these teens and young adults were educated correctly, could they have possibly prevented the accident? The answer to that is a possible yes. All drivers should educate themselves on the real dangers of the road ahead. With the help of drivers’ education, they can do just that. Taking driving courses allows a person to safely operate their car and understand what to do in an emergency situation. Learning the basics like what a yellow hazard sign means and what the speed limit is on this road could save not only your life but the person who may be driving next to you.

To ensure everyone’s safety, then rules are a must, and they need to be followed. The first rule, never just drive for yourself. Also, go for the people around you. The roads can be a very unpredictable place, and with the proper knowledge and understanding, you can be better prepared when driving on the streets. The second rule always is to wear a seatbelt. No matter how close your destination is, anything can happen from point A to B. By putting on your seat, you are boosting your chance of survival. Thirdly, never text and drive. This phrase is heard globally but seems as if it goes in one ear and out of the other, especially as a beginner driver. Your life is so much more important than whatever that text has to say.

When driving, it’s best to have minimal distractions and solely give your attention to the road. Fourthly, STOP SPEEDING! Wherever you are going in such a hurry is not worth your life. If the person in front slams on their breaks and you are speeding, then a collision is bound to occur. Like everyone else on the road, you need a little space to press your brakes as well, and if you lose control over your car because you were speeding, then anything can happen.

The last rule I wanna touch on is to never drink and drive. Any amount of alcohol consumed can affect your driving capability and leave you as a driver lost. You react slowly and make not such smart judgments while driving. When driving, watch out for anyone who may be swerving or constantly breaking because this could be possible signs that they are intoxicated. The five rules named were only a few significant ones that driver’s ed has taught me. Although smaller responsibilities are just as crucial. For example, always keep a distance between the car in front of you and consistently check your mirrors. These are small responsibilities you as the driver must perform to prevent injuries on the road, which brings me to my last final point.

Try to always make smart decisions when driving. I solely remember riding in the car with my friend Stephanie, and just as we were about to make a right turn at a green arrow light, she didn’t. She quickly realized the person coming straight wasn’t going to stop at his red light, and she was right. Instead, he completely disregarded it and continued to go directly through the red light. Thankfully, my friend didn’t turn as soon as the light turned green and avoided this dangerous situation altogether. If she hadn’t, then the stranger’s car would have collided with ours. In your driver ed class, situations like these are tested. Drivers are taught on their instincts and their decision making. No matter what age you are and how long you’ve been driving, it’s best to educate yourself on the right from wrong. Because in the end, it’s not worth it. Educate yourself now and stop putting yourself and others at risk.