2021 Drivers Ed Online Essay Contest
Questions to be answered in your essay/application
- What is the importance of driver education in reducing the number deaths as a result of driving?
- What steps can be taken to reduce the number of deaths related to driving?
- Have you ever had an experience of being in car accident or have seen your friends or family members driving irresponsibly?
- What steps can you take to be a better and safer driver as well as help others become safer on the road?
2021 Drivers Ed Contest
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Essay Submissions
by Kaylen Teves

This essay is based off a memory I had back when I took my first DMV written test for my permit. After making some connections between the reckless behavior of some drivers and how some people try to cheat on DMV tests, it led me to believe that several people take driver's education classes just to get them out of the way in order to be granted the privilege to drive. It seems to me that these people are missing the point on what makes driver's education significant in the first place. I feel that because driver's education is often associated with those learning to drive, there needs to be a new perspective that can apply to all drivers regardless of the level of experience.
by Victoria Cook

I wrote about how to be a safer driver, and my personal experiences in car accidents.
by Kassie Lynne Eldreth

This essay includes my opinion on safety and education for drivers and the driving education in general. How I think some things would be better and how much better the driving community could be if some other steps and precautions are taken today.
by Logan Joshua Hare

This essay is about the distraction of cell phone use by teenagers. I provided statistics with reasoning as to why cell phones are a distraction for teenagers.
by Autumn Gattis

This essay describes the many advantages of receiving proper education regarding safe driving practices when operating a motor vehicle. By sharing some unfortunate events from my youth, I was able to stress the importance of becoming an educated driver. I also shared information that gave readers insight into what a Drivers Ed course may entail, and some of the key lessons that I learned in class.
by Mary Collins

In my essay, I take the essence of what the great baseball player, Tommy Lasorda said and expand upon it concerning the dangers of driving and the consequences people face every time they get on the road.
by Joseph Harris

The importance of driver education in reducing the number of deaths as a result of driving.
by Azalea Ryleen Suchodolski

In the essay, "Drive Safe to Stay Alive," I discuss the topics of drivers education, drivers safety, and actions drivers can and should take to prevent any distractions on the road.
by Breanna Bouck

Driver's education is extremely useful fro students to take during their teenage years. It gives them the skills and knowledge needed to be a successful and safe driver. By taking this class, students are provided with the necessary steps needed to avoid an accident.
by Evgeniya Rybalkina-Evans

My experience of getting a driver's license during Pandemic and an opinion on why it is important.
by Brittnie McGaugh

This essay is about how driving safe can result in reducing the number of deaths that are caused by driving everyday.
by Victoria Tucker

In this essay I highlight why driver education is so important. I give strategies into being a safer driver. I also share a personal experience that a car accident has had on my life.
by Gabrielle Mizer

Today, we have are faced with a problem relating to driving that generations before have not had to overcome. With all the technological advances in the world, most of them have improved the quality of our lives. However, when it comes to getting behind the wheel, we now have the decision to focus on the road or focus on being connected with our phones. This relationship with technology all starts the very moment we hand our children their first smart phone.
by Tahlia Josephine Famularo

In my essay, I argue that the number of accidents (particularly fatal) can be decreased when we ensure that everyone is educated, but also propose changes we can make to the curriculum and the road that I believe could further decrease fatal accidents.
by Ryan Bradshaw

A look into the problems surrounding driver safety with potential solutions and recommendations. Anecdotes included supporting my reasonings.
by Nicholas Karas

This essay is written to explain and convey the importance of driving while dealing with a dangerous situation that can impact our lives.
by Jacob Spell

Arrive alive! No distractions while driving. Know the rules of the roads and pay attention at all times!
by Sean Love

My take on how we can combat driving deaths into the future.
by Anna Cheh

My essay is about the importance of driver education for young people, which should start early and continue through the High School, if we want to be a country of safe drivers! I will share my vision of the steps needed to achieve it and I hope it will be taken into consideration.
by Yanyua Vue

Drivers Education is important in driving safely and preventing accidents, but why is that? Here is my experience in drivers education and driving, my view of how important drivers education is, and what steps we can take in preventing more car accidents happening in the future.
by Tammara Bourassa

My essay explores the tragedies that occur due to drinking and driving.
by Meagan Hope Stremmel

In this essay, I explore the importance of driver's education, ways that myself and others can take steps to decrease the number of deaths that occur on the road, and share a short story from my own life about the importance of being focused and alert while driving.
by Kierstin Bennett

The importance of driving education, how to make it happen and why. If we work together in our communities we can reach more drivers and work together to reduce distracted driving.
by Aemilia Blais

This essay explores the importance of driver education, how it relates to safe driving, and how personal experience can serve as a motivator for someone to advocate for safe driving.
by EllyAna Lee Davis

The importance of safe driving and how it can affect you and others around you.
by Serenity Dylan

I have experienced dangerous driving. I'm sure everyone has. There are several types of dangerous drivers including new drivers, reckless drivers, distracted drivers and drunk drivers. Drivers education can solve most of these. Legislation for bars and for driving distractions can solve the other problems. Legislating mandatory periodic refresher drivers education, for example, would improve everyone's skills. These things could go a long way in reducing crashes and fatalities.
by Eden Dyer

This essay draws from my personal experience with drunk driving.
by Shiya Kamra

This essay highlights how to be safe on roads and the importance of driver education.