The Responsibility of a driver

The Responsibility of a Driver

The importance of a driver’s education in reducing the number of deaths as a result of driving is that it informs driver’s their driving responsibility and be aware of their surroundings. The steps that can be taken to reduce the number of deaths related to driving would be reducing distractions while driving like talking, phone usage, and focusing on the road. I have never experienced being in a car accident, however I know people who have driven irresponsibly.  The steps that can be taken to reduce the number of deaths related to driving would be to be courteous and patient. The steps I can take to be a better and safer driver, to help others, become safer on the road is to remember that being impatient is not worth risking a life. 

A driver’s education is important and relates to reducing the number of deaths in regards to driving because drivers are informed of their privileges of driving and the consequences of driving irresponsibly. A driver’s education discusses safety rules while driving such as driving under the influence of alcohol or substance use. Driver’s education addresses the issue of car accident scenarios and if the driver is responsible for allowing the accident to happen. In addition, driver’s education helps drivers avoid getting their driver’s privileges from being taken away. Furthermore, a driver’s education is important because it informs a driver to not only drive safely for passengers riding with them but for pedestrians and animals in oncoming traffic, which can reduce the number of deaths while driving safely. 

Methods or protocols that can be taken into consideration to reduce the number of deaths related to driving would be reducing distraction that can be prevented. For instance, a driver can avoid engaging in arguments with their passengers so that they do not be distracted. Also, drivers should prevent the use of mobile devices while driving, unless the driver gets to a lawful stop or can ask a passenger to complete a task for them. One more step that should be considered while driving would be to focus on the road. As an example, focusing on the road does not only imply looking at the road, but it can also imply relying on passengers to find gas stations, rest stops, and relying on driving assistance as well. 

I recently got my driver’s license and noticed my driving habits, one being that I can get distracted while driving. My distraction is pressure, typically by my parents to drive faster even though I drive under or exactly the speed limit. This tends to frighten me because I am worried that it will increase the likelihood of getting into a car accident. I solved this problem by reminding and communicating with my parents that I am still a new driver and that they should be patient with me because I am being cautious. Thus, if my parents are not happy with my driving, then I can suggest parking at a safe area to change roles.  

I have never been in a car accident, but I have witnessed reckless driving, and understand the detrimental consequences. I have seen driving and texting, listening to headphones, vaping. I have had relatives that drove while under the influence of alcohol and have been in a car accident. A few years ago, my uncle got into two car accidents because he was drunk driving. My uncle said that when this event happened, he did not crash into any other vehicles, but he crashed his car and got his driving privileges stripped for a while. I believe this event impacted him to reflect on his decisions of driving safely because he has two daughters and he realized that driving while drunk or distracted is not worth risking a life.

Events of car accidents while the driver is distracted has made me aware of how to prevent this from happening, by having calm conversations with drivers to put their distractions away and to focus on driving. As well as offering to drive, instead of allowing a distracted person to drive. An example would be telling your friend who is driving and texting that you feel uncomfortable with them driving while distracted. A solution to this issue would be informing your friend that you would feel more comfortable with them driving safer or if you can drive instead.

One of the many ways recklessness and unsafe driving habits can be reduced would be by being courteous towards other drivers, patient, removing distractions like engaging in arguments with your passengers, and relying more on passengers for assistance. Taking consideration of these many methods could prevent several deaths because of driving. My experience of driving and observing other people’s driving habits has impacted me to believe that a driver’s education is very important because it addresses the consequences of driving recklessly such as leading to car accidents and stripped driving privileges. Driving safely not only includes protecting passengers in your vehicle but others around you.