Driver Education Initiative – Drivers education class

• 
  What
  is the importance of drivers ed in reducing the number deaths
  as a result of driving?

Driver
education plays a crucial role in reducing the number of deaths as a
result of driving through providing awareness and statistics to
motivate drivers to be safer. Through such courses, new drivers are
able to get a feel of what lies up ahead, thus tasking them with
their responsibilities of driving safe and ensuring an overall
decrease in vehicle related accidents and deaths.

• What
  steps can be taken to reduce the number of deaths related to
  driving?

Educate
drivers more, and set up a points system where better driving=less
insurance premium paid.

• Have
  you ever had an experience of being in car accident or have seen
  your friends or family members driving irresponsibly?

I
was in a car accident and the driver ran a red light and was on her
phone while driving. She didn’t pay attention and hit us from the
side.

• What
  steps can you take to be a better and safer driver as well as help
  others become safer on the road?

I
would always wear my seatbelt, and ensure all the passengers in my
car do so as well. I would always give a turn signal when I want to
change lanes and drive at the speed limit. I would also keep an
appropriate distance from the car in front of me so that I don’t
tailgate them.  If everyone takes the same actions, then we’ll
be able to decrease the accidents collectively.