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Driver Education Round 1 – Driving Safety

Name: Paige
 
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Driving Safety

The importance of driver education in reducing the number deaths as a result of driving is very vital because in order to be a good driver it is key to understand every single rule and policy allowing the driver to be at its safest environment. This is important for drivers to be able to drive safe ALL THE TIME. Steps that can be taken to reduce the number of deaths related to driving includes turning your phone on do not disturb, making sure everyone is wearing a seat belt, getting rid of all distractions, and even just making sure there is no arguments to arise between where they leave from towards their destination. When I was 4 years old, I unfortunately went through a car accident with my uncle and was rushed to the hospital. Being this age however did not allow me to remember what exactly went down however, I was just in an accident by myself about a week ago. I was very irresponsible and drove dangerously. What happened was my sister and I got into a heated argument while on the drive the tension only arose from there. I tried telling her we need to fix it because I did not want to leave her on bad terms once I left so, I begged her to communicate with me, but she didn’t budge. Something about my sister is that she’s very big headed and refuses to not hold a grudge. She slammed my car door and walked out my car leaving with the words “You’re not my sister”. Being an emotional person, I drove home crying. The mature thing I should have done was pull over, grab a hold of my feelings, and then continue my path with a clear head. Instead, I let my emotions get the best of me and drove upset. Pulling into my driveway, I went to press for the brakes and accidentally slammed on the gas pedal. I lost my right front headlight and a part of my car. The radiator was damaged, and oil was spilling out. The front corner of my house was crumbling with drywall, and there was a now a dent in my garage dor. My older sister ran out the house and was the first person to check on me. She took me out of my seat, kissed my head, and asked if I was okay. I was in emotional shock. I have never done something so stupid before in my entire life. My mom ran out and just started yelling. She went off and off and off on me, not even once asking if I was okay, which I deserved. She called me stupid for letting words get into my head which then affects my thinking AND driving. I regret that day so bad and have learned a valuable lesson. Driving safe is always my top priority so I need to make sure my mindset is blank when I am on my way to another place. Steps I can personally take to make myself better could be first turning my phone on do not disturb. Why? I always try going on my phone to change music but what I need to do is create a playlist that has all my songs in which puts me in a good mood while I drive so that I am not needed to go on my phone. Another thing I check for my phone is messages and phone calls. I am always worried about who is trying to talk to me but that should be the least of my concerns. When driving, I have no time to lag on my phone clarifying my safety or presence to others. What I should do is text them when I am leaving and “I’ll be there soon”. Another solution to that issue however could just be sharing my location with whoever tries talking to me while I am driving. If people were to know and see where I am, there would be no reason for me to be receiving multiple notifications from them trying to talk to me WHILE I am driving. Another tip I have for OTHER drivers that desire to drive as safe as they can is allow no arguments. When you get into fights, emotions are uncontrollable and influence our actions and behaviors. You want to ensure safety, so if you feel if tension is rising pull over, settle the dispute, and then you may continue the journey. Driving safe needs to be a top priority for all young and old passengers taking place behind a wheel.