Saving Lives

“The Driver Education Initiative Award”

When you are a good driver you can help others to be less at risk of a car wreck. In my personal life, my brother has had several wrecks due to multiple reasons. The main reason was being with irresponsible people while driving who did not offer him good advice and he did not maintain focus on the road. He needed to stay focused and it would have been beneficial to him to have that life skill acquired. Staying focused on driving, and only driving, is critical. Being alert without feeling sleepy or under the influence is a responsible choice that we all have the option to choose.

Being aware of your surroundings is something my dad always taught me. This lesson is also important for driving. Checking your mirrors often, scanning about 20 to 30 seconds ahead of you, is a very good tip. Whenever someone is driving aggressively you should slow down or pull over to avoid any harm. It’s best to also keep an eye out for pedestrians, animals, or other hazards along the road. All of these can be best done when you are aware of others. You are best when keeping your speed down. It is your own responsibility to make sure your speed matches the conditions around you. When you want to properly control your vehicle you must control your speed.

One way to reduce the number of deaths is to remember another possible escape route when driving. You should have an alternate path of travel at all times in case something goes wrong. If there is a sudden block in the road, you must always have another way to go. When there are multiple sets of risks, you should always separate them and manage one at a time instead of overwhelming yourself. The goal is to not have too many risks at once. Overall, stay focused on driving.

To reduce risks you should choose a car with excellent safety marks. There are cars with proven reliability that you should look into. Many cars have accident avoidance that you should be mindful of. A car that is comfortable for you that is also safe, can help with car accidents. There should be a lot more sight on the age of drivers. Some places even have curfews, which elimited a lot of deaths. There are many crashes which also support the idea that young teenagers are more at risk. As adults, it’s in our hands to ensure the safety of minors which also prove safety for adults as well by avoiding car crashes.

One goal you need to achieve is to behave correctly on the road. A lot of people let their emotions get the best of them and in return, get into a wreck and cause deaths. Road rage is a common thing and many fall into that type of driving category. It’s best to control your emotions in order to drive properly. To stop deaths, control how you feel and follow the laws of driving.