Name: Sonny Nhoung
From: Queen Creek, Arizona
Votes: 0
Sonny
Nhoung
10/5/19
Driving
Safely
As
teenagers, we eagerly await the moment we get our driver’s permit
or our driver’s license. Finally we can drive to work or to
school, and our parents don’t have to pick us up. Finally we can
drive to our friends house, and our parents don’t have to drive us
anymore. Some may feel excited and exhilarated, while others are more
cautious. Driving can be scary and intimidating for most, but it can
also symbolize freedom and sense of independence, however it comes
with great responsibilities.
Each
year, many people have died in fatal car accidents, mostly from
careless mistakes or aggressive driving from the drivers. Namely,
the most popular use of cell phones; texting and driving. We use cell
phones as part of our everyday lives, and has become our culture, but
it now jeopardizes people’s lives and safety, which can result in
multiple fatal deaths. Unsafe drivers are at risk due to
ineffective or distracted driving, drunk driving, driving under the
influence of drugs, false reaction time, and of course distractions
on electronics. Importantly, we need to recognize this emerging
crisis, and educate more people by raising driving safety awareness
so that we can decrease mortality rates and make our roads safe.
Below are some steps to reduce deaths in drivers.
Before
you get on the road, make sure you put your seat belts on, adjust the
mirrors and seats, and set your navigation before you roll. The car
should not roll, until you make sure everyone else puts on their seat
belts.
I
strongly urge the government to ban the use of cell phones while
driving. Anyone caught using their phones while driving should be
fined, and also required to take a safety class. People need to
be made accountable for potentially causing injury to themselves and
others. If you are impaired whether from alcohol, drugs,
medications, or just coming home after a same-day procedure requiring
anesthesia, you should have a designated driver or get an Uber.
I do not promote the use of drugs or alcohol, which goes against my
beliefs.
Unsafe
drivers could mean tiredness and fatigue if they just off of a long
shift at work, or perhaps, they have a medical condition such as a
heart attack or diabetes. If you are tired, pull into a safe
area, and rest for a while until you feel safe enough to get back on
the road.
Personally
I have not experienced misfortunate driving accidents, however
accidents are unforeseen. To be a better driver, I would take
the necessary steps to ensure my safety and others on the road, by
putting my cell phone away, turn down the music to prevent
distraction, pay attention to the roads, signs, lights, and traffic.
Of course, don’t forget to buckle up.
