Name: Banelly Itzel Mora Perez
From: Chicago, IL
Votes: 0
“Safety
in the Road”
Sitting
in the back seat while crying at the top of my lungs and yelling at
my dad to lower the speed was and will always be one of the scariest
moments of my life. It is one of the most vivid memories I have of
being scared inside a car. It was only for few seconds that he
increased the speed, but it was enough for me to think of the worst
possible situations that this could lead. That night was only a
scare, but it could have turn horribly if my dad had not realized how
fast he was really going. He wasn’t texting or under the influence,
he was simply in a rush to get us back home.
Being
distracted, not following basic rules and being irresponsible could
have gotten us in a different situation, however, remembering and
knowing such guidelines quickly made my dad realize his mistake and
got us home safely. Learning basic driving guidelines and rules which
are set to minimize and prevent possible accidents are essential for
any driver regardless of driving experience. Often, people tend to
forget the most common and simple rules which can be dangerous and
even fatal. First time drivers are required to learn such rules in
order to acquire basic experience, but it is essential as they are
going to be dealing with situations that can easily turn into life or
death decisions. Drivers ed helps us understand why certain
rules and regulations are put in place thus reducing the occurrence
of accidents, mistakes and/ or situations that will endanger our
lives or others. Experienced drivers can often feel like driving is
second nature, but the truth is, driving is very unpredictable and
one can never expect what will happen, we can only try to prevent it
which is why revising and keeping oneself up to date with driving
rules and guidelines can help reduce the number of fatal accidents.
Furthermore, knowing the dangers of texting and driving, drinking and
driving, not wearing a seatbelt, being under the influence of any
substances and even being tired, upset or distracted can help reduce
accidents and deaths related to driving.
Being a
responsible and mature driver as well as being aware of one’s
surroundings can go a long way reducing any possible tragedies given
that we share the road with drivers of all ages and driving
experiences. Personally, I believe one can be a better and safer
driver by being a defensive driver rather than an aggressive one
given that emotions which can help us make better and faster
decisions to avoid accidents. Try to be a middle person for others
who may want to irresponsibly get behind the wheel or are driving
irresponsibly can help avoid driving accidents. Even educating
others about dangers in the road and calling out with family and
friends about not being responsible or making mistakes while behind
the wheel in a respectful manner can help being safer on the road.
