Driver Education Initiative – You Only Get One Warning

You
Only Get One Warning

‘Learn
from the mistakes of others’ is a common saying. Most people don’t
even think about the true meaning behind it. This is especially
common whenever driving is discussed, usually associated with video
complications of crashes. However, when it comes to driving, this may
be the only warning you get.

Driving
is a new experience that every teenager must face. Teenagers find
independence in going wherever they want, picking up friends, and
seeing new places all on their own free will. But one must realize,
that driving is a privilege, not a right. You are in a metal vehicle,
traveling about forty to fifty miles per hour, coexisting with other
drivers; people living their own lives just like you. The dangers of
the roads are real, and lives are lost every day, which makes driver
education important.

One
of the most common occurrences of accidents is distractive drivers.
All it takes is one second, one text message or social media post,
for your life to change forever. And for those who wait until their
car is at rest, there’s still a chance of an accident happening. If
someone isn’t paying attention to you, then they can tailgate right
into the back of your car, or you could hold up traffic and cause a
wreck. So, wait until you arrive home or out of the roads all
together before you check your phone. And it does not have to be
social media, anything that can take your eyes off the road for more
than a few minutes can be classified as distracted driving. With a
big family like mine, I see these bad habits practice often:
speeding, eating while driving, and glancing at the phone are
occasional occurrences. Luckily, none of them have been in serious
accidents, but this is an early wake-up call to some people. You only
get one warning before you get your license, and after that, you’re
on your own. Your actions will have consequences, and that may
include taking a life.

The
dangers of driving are real out there. One wrong move can have
devastating consequences. Therefore, after putting my phone on
silent, I put it in a place where I can’t see it before I start to
drive. Out of site then out of mind. If that doesn’t help, put an
app that locks it while you’re driving, and make sure to tell others
about good driving habits. And don’t be afraid to take a driving
course if needed, there are plenty of people who do. Remember, you
only get one warning, so do your best to listen.