The Steps to be an Effective Driver

The Steps to be an Effective Driver

By: Azalea Beaver

Every Teenager awaits in excitement for the day they turn sixteen so they can get an all-prized driver’s license. Every teenager sees this as their first step to freedom and independence. But driving can not be taken lightly it is not a right it is a privilege that we earn. Many teens don’t understand the full implications and risks that you take from driving on the road each day. The importance of understanding, the rules of the road, and how to keep yourself and others safe on the road is key to being an effective driver. The most effective way to learn how to be an effective driver is to go through a driver’s education program, so you can be fully prepared and educated on the safety of the road.

Going through a qualified driver’s education program will properly prepare you for all variables that you could face being a driver. Due to the rising amount of deaths people from 16-22 face, either from their actions or other drivers’ actions. It is so important to be vigilant on the road because you are not the only driver, you not only have to account for your actions as a driver but you have to account for the other people on the road and their actions as well. That is why it is extremely important to participate in an accredited driver education program so you can learn about the importance of every factor of driving and how it is extremely important to be vigilant. Having every driver participate education course that will teach the tools necessary to be a vigilant driver will ensure that they are using the tools that the new driver learns to be a safe driver, reducing the amounts of deaths and accidents.

Personally, I have been in not been in a car accident but I have witnessed many emotional events from my friends in high school, getting in car crashes, and then having long-lasting emotional or physical effects from those experiences. It is vital to not have any distractions that would keep you from being fully vigilant when driving. It is vital to stay off your phone and keep all distractions at a distance. It is also important to evaluate your driving situation before you start your drive, make sure you know all factors of the weather, if it is raining, snowing or if it is foggy. You should also always make sure you drive with a clear head not when you are angry or in an emotional state. But most of all you should never drive under the influence of any substance. All of these factors are extremely important to be vigilant of when driving, being aware of all of these factors can extremely reduce the risk of getting in an accident.