Name: Bethany Clary
From: Spartanburg, South Carolina
Votes: 0
It
Won’t Happen To Me… Right?
One
of the biggest issues connected to deaths as a result of driving is
overconfidence. It lurks in the minds of new drivers and those with
years of experience. The excuse of “it won’t happen to me” is
the biggest defense. However, the lives of people are worth more than
any excuse a person can give.
Driver
education is connected to the deaths that result from driving. The
best way to decrease the tragically high number of deaths is to
ensure that everyone receives drivers ed. Overconfidence is a
major issue that everyone should be informed about. Overconfidence
convinces drivers that they won’t get injured despite the fact that
they are speeding, tired, not wearing a seatbelt, etc. People gain a
deeper understanding of the road, and thus develop driving skills, by
learning the risks of overconfidence. Defensive driving is another
necessary part of drivers ed. Offering advice on real-life
scenarios and letting drivers practice defensive driving are great
ways to inform people about safe driving skills. People can only
control the actions of themselves, so it is necessary to be prepared
for any action that another unprepared driver does, such as drunk
driving.
Teenagers
have high death rates when it comes to driving. Inexperience and
recklessness, such as not wearing a seatbelt, are factors that
contribute to teenage deaths and injuries. Parents can have a
positive impact on educating their kids. Letting teenagers practice
driving once they receive their permits offers teenagers crucial
driving experience. As parents ride with their children, they can
offer advice initially, then grow more and more quiet so their kids
can apply the knowledge they’ve learned. This allows teenagers to
gain an understanding of what driving alone would be like, thus
reducing the amount of inexperienced driving deaths. Schools can also
have a major impact on teaching teenagers driving skills. By having a
drivers ed course and a qualified driving instructor, teenagers
can obtain crucial driving knowledge as they are learning to drive.
Students who have completed a drivers ed course are more likely
to be a safer driver than a teenager who simply waited to get their
full license.
Personally,
I have never been in a car accident nor witnessed one. However,
tragic news stories and accounts from friends are enough to help me
understand the severity of crashes. Car accidents and driving deaths
have heartbreaking effects on families. The United States has speed
limits and other driving rules for valid reasons; it isn’t just
some restriction that should be blatantly ignored. Drivers must
understand that their driving has a major impact on their lives and
those around them. Drivers ed effectively highlights the
importance of driving skills and respecting the rules of the road.
Helping drivers of any age form safe driving habits are crucial to
reducing the number of driving related deaths. Everyone should be
conscientious on the road. One little mistake can cost a life. People
should understand that driving is a privilege and the responsibility
that coincides with getting a license should be valued. The number of
driving deaths can decrease as people form safe driving habits.
Gaining early driving experience, completing a drivers ed
course, and constantly applying crucial driving skills are great ways
to help everyone become better drivers.
