Learn to Drive and Save a Life

Driving is a daily, important part of many peoples’ lives. Everyday, all day, millions of individuals are driving for any number of reasons. Sadly, tens of thousands of people die each year through the carelessness of drivers who fail to recognize the powerful responsibility of driving a vehicle. Driver’s Education is vitally important. This ingenious program is an effective way to teach young people about the responsibilities, dangers, and benefits of driving. It also motivates them to work hard to get something they want: a driver’s license! The work and content in Driver’s Education inspires a greater appreciation for the privilege of driving. Driver’s Education provides the knowledge and capability to be a watchful driver, which helps to equip students with what they need to be a safe, successful citizen.

Driver’s Education really speaks for itself. As an educational program created to help drivers understand the advantages and the responsibilities of driving, it plays a crucial role in making sure young drivers stay safe on the road. It increases students’ awareness of driving dangers and how to handle many situations they will encounter throughout the journey of life. It also educates on self-health, encouraging young people to be conscious of the effects drugs, alcohol, medicine, and even emotions can have on driving capabilities. The knowledge that Driver’s Education provides assists students in ensuring they are ready to drive both securely and responsibly whenever on the go.

If drivers are vigilant and take every precaution possible when driving, deaths and injuries of numerous citizens and pedestrians can be avoided. By gaining awareness of driving hazards, focusing on the road, and not being distracted by their surroundings, drivers decrease the risk of hurting or killing themselves and others. Refraining from looking at one’s phone and abstaining from eating and drinking while driving are two excellent ways to maintain maximum road awareness and decision-making ability. These simple solutions can prevent multiple unnecessary injuries and deaths.

Fortunately, I have never experienced a major accident while driving, but have made some minor driving mistakes. Once when I was pulling out of the garage, I backed out a bit too fast and too close to the edge of the garage door. The right rear view mirror was caught and got bent forward, which slightly broke the plastic around the mirror. Thankfully my parents forgave me and fixed the mirror. The other accident was while returning books to the library. I pulled up to the book drop-off, but when I pulled away, I scraped the side of the car! I had pulled too close and hadn’t even realized it. I learned you can never be too careful when driving, even when doing something as simple as backing out of your own garage.

To become a better, safer driver and help others to become safer on the road, the most important thing I can do is improve myself. This is also a concept I can apply to other challenges I will encounter throughout my life. I can achieve this goal by making sure I stay healthy, fully rested, and have full control of myself physically and mentally before starting any important activity, including driving! I will remember what I have learned in Driver’s Education. I acknowledge I am driving not only to keep myself safe, but for the benefit of others as well. To incentivize others, I can share my experiences with them to help instill a stronger awareness while driving. If I do my best to increase my driving skills and work to generate a sense of mindful driving in the people in my life, then I will have done my part to help create a better driving community.