Importance of Drivers ed

Nicholas
Moore

Importance
of Drivers ed

One
thing that many teenagers and young adults look forward to is the
time when they are finally eligible to drive a car, by obtaining a
learners permit and eventually taking a test to earn their driver’s
license. However, driving isn’t just about knowing how to use
pedals, drive shift and wheel; it is also about constantly staying
focused and to not allow yourself to get distracted while behind the
wheel. Vehicle and road accidents are a major cause of death,
especially in the United States. These numbers range at about 100,000
deaths per year.

Most accidents are caused by
things such as distracted or reckless driving. Drivers ed is
meant to help new or learning drivers by teaching them the right and
wrong ways to drive. In order to reduce accidents and accident
related death, the person learning to drive should always know to
never become distracted while they are driving, this includes looking
at or using a cell phone while you are driving. It is also important
that you obey both traffic signs and laws. These are not in place to
cause inconvenience, they are there to ensure that you are driving
safe and paying attention, especially when going at or over the speed
limit.

I have only been driving for
about 7 months now, and luckily I have never gotten into or been a
part of an accident either by myself or with family. However, I have
experienced reckless driving by some of my fellow classmates where
the main culprit is that they sometimes like to over the speed limit.
This is very commmon among most young adults, but is a practice that
is not and should not be encouraged. It only promotes dangerous
habits and shows disregard for the saftey of you or the passengers in
the car with you.

In order to become a safer
driver you must have a certain attitude, while also remaining calm
and focused. Don’t let your “road rage” cloud your judgement
and lead you into dangerous situations. Always be mindful of your
surroundings, for example if you come to a complete stop at a light,
dont assume that you have time to check your phone. Things can still
happen that you need to be aware of otherwise you may not be able to
react quick enough. It is also important to not be a nervous driver.
It is easy to understand that you don’t want to make a mistake but
you can’t be nervous about driving or else it could affect your
focus. Practice on smaller neighborhood streets before going on a
highway. A good driver always remains confident.

My family always says that a
car can be a dangerous weapon if someone does not practice safe
habits. Reckless or distracted driving can lead to many deaths, and
it is important that you take the necesssary procautions to avoid
such a situation.