Name: Priscila Elias
From: Yuba City, California
Votes: 0
Many things can
happen in the blink of an eye, one being, a car accident. Every year
thousands of car accidents occur around the world, and nothing will
actually stop all car accidents, but it can be prevented, through
learning the rules of the road. Knowing the law of road could save
someone’s life, from keeping to the speed limit, to knowing when it
is okay to cross onto the other lane.
There have been
accidents in which there was a head-on collision because one of the
drivers when onto the opposing traffic. The reasons for the car going
onto the next lane could be to pass a car in front of them, avoiding
an animal that crosses in front of them, or merely because the driver
lost control of the wheel. It is crucial to not drive while under the
influence because once that person is on the road the risk of a car
accident increases. It is best to not get behind the wheel if under
those conditions because there could be regret later on. There is no
going back once someone has died, there is no undoing what has
already been done.
When people hear of
a fatal car accident in which there was a person at fault, there is
always that what if. In order to not have to think about what if, it
is best to drive safely and follow the speed limits, have control
over the wheel, and to be patient. Speeding is thought to be common
in only teenage drivers, and that is only partly true as people of
all ages speed. As people grow impatient, they start stepping more on
the gas and that only leads to a higher risk of injury as it is not
the same to be in a car accident at 15mph than it is at 90mph. The
safest way to drive is to follow the speed limit, which is there for
a reason.
One reason for the
loss of control that is not as often spoken of as being under the
influence is drowsiness. People who are tired are just as likely to
get into a car accident because they can close their eyes and
accidentally fall asleep, and in that one long blink, they are
unaware of their surroundings, in which anything can happen. The car
in front of them could suddenly stop, they could pass by a stop sign
and crash into a car crossing in front of them. A way to prevent this
from happening is if someone feels tired, they could look for a place
to stop and take a quick nap because even the smallest amount of rest
could make them more aware and be able to drive to their destination
more safely.
The point is,
whenever people drive, their lives are at risk, but people will not
stop driving altogether, so they need to know how to do it right and
how to take precautions.
