Name: Estelle Johnson
From: Grambling, LA
Votes: 0
Safety Saves
Most
youth neglect to understand that driving isn’t just a step into
adulthood. Prior to operating a vehicle, it is significant that
everyone completely grasps the risks related to cars. Therefore, laws
have been passed that require a driver’s instruction course to be
finished before a teen can get a license. These driver’s training
courses must be endorsed by the state. The individuals who don’t wish
to participate in a drivers ed course have the alternative of
waiting until they turn 18 years of age to acquire their license, yet
driver’s training courses are significant when getting ready to get
out on the road.
These
courses teach young drivers to operate a vehicle on occupied
interstates, around evening time, and during different hazardous
driving conditions. In spite of the fact that it might appear to be
irrelevant, the driver’s instruction focuses on the significance of
adjusting a vehicle’s steering wheel, seat, and back and side-view
mirrors. Additionally, the courses incorporate communicating while
driving, entering and leaving traffic, utilizing turn paths,
switching to another lane, and changing the vehicles’ speed when
necessary.
Shockingly,
the main source of death for adolescents is car accidents.
Sixteen-year-old drivers have a higher accident rate than drivers of
older ages. Due to these rates, it is essential to be completely
instructed in vehicle and street safety before operating a vehicle.
Finishing a driver’s instruction course before obtaining one’s
license will help keep young people alive by explaining simple
vehicle control and traffic moves.
When
it comes to teen fatality via car accidents, preventative action is
better than corrective. Most young adults decide to skip driver’s
instruction courses because of the cost. If the drivers ed was
offered at a cheaper rate, more drivers would be able to get the
proper instruction. Another way to reduce deaths that are related to
driving is to offer rewards for safe driving. Incentives motivate
people to do good, especially young people. Families can reward safe
driving with incentives such as money, favorite meals, and leniency.
Schools can reward students for safe driving by offering free
admissions to events and games, giving extra credit, and even by
giving recognition.
At
the age of sixteen, I was in a car accident due to an irresponsible
driver. As I was slowing down to make a left turn, I was rear-ended.
The man who hit my car was on his phone at the time and he also had a
loose pet in the passenger seat. In CA, it is legal to have loose
pets in the car, but highway patrol advises against it because pets
are a distraction. However, texting while driving is illegal. My car
ended up being totaled, but luckily I only had minor scratches. I was
put into a life-altering situation due to distracted driving and
because of this, I will always value driver safety.
Safe
driving starts with one’s self. For me, the first step to safe
driving is buckling up. In the event of a car accident, I know that
my seatbelt will keep me safe. Another thing I can do to become a
safer driver is to restrict the access I have to my phone. If I put
my phone in the glovebox or turn it off, I will be less distracted
when I am driving. I can also minimize distractions by setting up a
playlist so that I don’t have to continuously search for music to
listen to. If I implement the things I learned during my driver’s
training courses, I will be a safe driver who is helping prevent
danger on the road.
