Name: Alexandria Jordan Hitchner
From: Bridgeton, New Jersey
Votes: 0
Importance
in Drivers ed
Driver
education is an important factor in reducing the number of deaths
from driving. Drivers ed spreads awareness of what can happen
if the driver is not paying close enough attention. Sometimes, people
need visuals or example to comprehend why they should or should not
do something. As a result, drivers ed is a class for that exact
reason. If people see reckless or careless driving causes accidents,
injuries, and deaths, they are more likely to not drive safely.
There
are many steps a driver can take to reduce the number of deaths due
to driving. First, they can take a drivers ed course, as many
are offered in high school. Once enrolled into the class, pay close
attention to the laws and rules of driving. After that, participate
in a “Behind the Wheel” course. This gives drivers experience on
the road after completing the written test with an experienced
instructor. Once you take this course and have received a permit or
license, be a very defensive driver. Always pay attention to the
surrounding environment, leave any distractions with a passenger or
don’t bring any (cell phones, food, etc.), and have the music
turned down so you can hear for any necessary sounds that could be
present.
Over the
past seventeen years, there have been occasions where my friends
and/or family members have been driving irresponsibly. There was a
time once when I was with a friend who was on her phone while she was
driving. I noticed what she was doing, and quickly told her she
should get off her phone before something terribly wrong happened.
She said she was looking at the directions because she was unsure of
the directions to get to where we were going. I said nicely that she
should give her phone to me, or one of the other people in the car,
so that way she was one hundred percent focused on the road. She did
just that, and I was proud she listened to me and that I said
something.
In
order to become a better and safer driver, I need to take driving
seriously. If I use the proper signals and follow the rules and laws,
there should be no problem with being a safe driver. Also, cell
phones are a big distraction in today’s world. I have a little
space under my radio, which is where I put my phone, after I put it
on do not disturb, so I don’t become distracted by it. A way I can
encourage to be safer on the road is to encourage them to pay close
attention to the road and put away any distractions away. This will
hopefully decrease the amounts of deaths from irresponsible driving
choices. The more people who drive safe will be a huge factor in this
as well.
