Drivers ed

Kennedy
Offley

Driver
Education Essay

Driver
education is critical because awareness of driving safety can be the
difference between whether a person loses their life or not. People
overlook the peril people are placed in simply by looking at their
phone for seemingly a second, driving while under the influence of a
substance, putting on their make-up or even eating. Most importantly,
not only is the person driving in jeopardy but the other drivers on
the road are as well. Everyone wants to arrive or return safely to
their destination. No one wants to be responsible for causing a
crash and harming themselves or others. Therefore, drivers ed
will bring the necessary attention to major issues with drivers that
will save lives. If more people are aware of the dangers, then more
people will become safer drivers which will ultimately improve
everyone’s security on the road.

I
have experienced driving with an adult that tried to multitask and
text at the same time. I have witnessed how much is missed from
checking a text “quickly.” In a blink of an eye, cars turn,
switch lanes, and move quickly, unpredictably and unexpectedly.
“Distracted driving is dangerous, claiming 2,841 lives in 2018
alone” as stated by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
People tend to undermine the importance of being alert while driving
because drowsiness can cause poor performance when on the road.
Driving while drowsy can exhibit the same characteristics as driving
under the influence of a substance.

Fortunately,
there are many active steps that all drivers can take in order to
decrease the probability of deaths from reckless driving. In order to
be a safer driver, it is highly important to not only silence my
phone but also place it out of sight so I do not feel the temptation
to check notifications and I encourage others to do the same. No text
is worth risking my safety or that of others. Time management is a
great tool to utilize to avoid feeling compelled to complete tasks
such as applying makeup or eating while operating a vehicle. It will
eliminate distractions and allow the driver to focus on driving. To
avoid drowsiness, one may have a partner accompany them during the
drive to take turns and if that is not possible, the driver can roll
the window down to boost alertness. In addition, one of the most
important things for a driver to practice is putting on their
seatbelt every single time they drive their car. A seat belt protects
the driver from flying out of their vehicle or crashing into their
windshield, and significantly reduces death or injury.