The Importance of Driver Education

There are so many important factors when it comes to driver education in reducing the number of deaths from driving; as a new driver I learned many. It is the first thing learned in the classroom before getting behind the wheel. Driver education teaches the importance of safe driving on the road, off the road and as a passenger. It teaches drivers the proper way to drive, the rules and laws. The classes teach drivers the signs, how to be cautious, how to drive in different types of weather, to have good judgement and defensive driving skills, the proper and safest way to drive. Being able to comprehend and understand the rules and laws can reduce accidents and fatalities due to safe driving. Having the knowledge of the proper way to operate a vehicle can reduce the number of accidents that may lead to deaths caused by driving. Deaths caused by driving would be reduced if drivers would simply use common sense, pay attention and refrain from speeding. A driver must study, understand and practice what they learn in driver education classes in order to drive safe to reduce deaths caused by driving.

Many steps should be done to reduce the number of deaths caused by driving. It can start as soon as getting in the car by putting on a seatbelt. Steps that can be done to reduce deaths cause by driving are obeying speed limits, paying attention, not running traffic lights, obey traffic signals, signs and by not using phones while driving. Avoiding phone use includes talking on the phone, texting and looking at the phone. If the phone is used for directions, it should be used handsfree and using the speaker. When there is bad weather, no one should be on the road unless they absolutely have to or is an emergency situation. A driver should be alert, avoid distractions such as talking, playing around and avoiding arguments. Drives shouldn’t drive under the influence of drugs and alcohol is essential to avoiding accidents that can reduce deaths. It is also important to take your vehicle for inspections can making sure it is operating properly which includes the tires. A person can also do their own checks, such as looking at the tires, checking the tire pressure and making sure all lights and signal lists are working. These steps can be done to reduce the number of driving related deaths.

I have never been in a car accident or seen friends or family member drive irresponsibly. I do know of family members and friends who have been in car accidents. Some of the accidents were caused by driving irresponsibly and by the other driver being at fault. When one has an accident, I am sure it can be traumatic, especially if there are injuries damage to a vehicle. One of my friends was recently in an accident, and she doesn’t currently have a vehicle because she doesn’t have the money to get her car fixed. Since I’ve been driving my mother has stressed the importance of having car insurance; how it can go up if I cause an accident. It can be expensive when one has an accident, due to hospital bills if injured, cost of a rental car, down payment for another car or having to pay a deductible. I also have friends that have had their car totaled but the most important fact is that no one was seriously hurt.

Steps that I can take to be a better and safer driver are to pay attention, focus, avoiding distractions such as my cell phone and playing around with passengers. Periodically checking the tire pressure and condition of the tires, the oil and other fluids in the vehicle. Make sure all mirrors are adjusted and check for blind spots when driving. Don’t drive when under the influence of alcohol, medication and not driving while being tired to remain alert. I can leave early, so I am not rushing to get to my destination. When I’m driving, making sure I yield the right of a way to other drivers, leaving space between my car and other cars. Turn on my headlights when needed, especially when it is raining. Don’t speed and always mare sure to where my seatbelt, be alert and watch out for other drivers and objects in the road and accidents. I can help others become safer on the road by telling them to always wear a seatbelt, pay attention to traffic signals, never text while driving, be alert, don’t speed and be patient.