Name: Luciana Stanford
From: Gretna, LA
Votes: 0
Many people question “what
is the point of drivers ed?” “What is the point of
following every law when no one will notice?” In fact one use to be
myself. This was until I learned the impact drivers ed had on
the reduction in fatalities from driving. For example, “In
2017, 2,364 teens in the United States aged 16-19 were killed, and
about 300,000 were treated in emergency departments for injuries
suffered in motor vehicle crashes.” (CDC) this is due to lack of
experience and lack of acknowledgement that actions have
consequences, some more grave than others. Some just weren’t taught
properly and need to be retaught what one may think they know but
don’t. While you may think drinking and speeding isn’t a big deal
it is, it can cost not just your life if you go behind the wheel but
many others as well. However, those who have taken a drivers
education course know more so of the consequences and reduce crash
induced fatalities by 22%. To reduce driving induced fatalities one
can enroll in a drivers ed course, proceed to drive with
caution, follow driving laws, and remembering that not following
these driving laws may have extreme consequences. Something as simple
as being on your phone while driving could cost you your life. I
understand that first hand, my family does nothing but text and
drive. It is one of the scariest times when I am in the car because
while we all know it’s not safe they proceed to engage with the
phone anyways. I know that I can be a better and safer driver than
them by partaking in a drivers ed program as well as following
proper procedure going forward. I wouldn’t be on my phone, if I
felt tempted I would put it in the back seat, and I know I can help
my family members and others do the same. Not one life is more
important than the rest and it can all be taken away in an instant by
acting irresponsibly. Life is important to us all, drivers ed
can prevent that from being taken away far to early. When you enroll
you save lives, it’s bigger than having the ability to drive, but
more so being able to drive safely. As well as knowing those you
love, and others around you are safe too.
