To address this
the government has required all aspiring drivers to receive driver’s
education, commonly known as drivers ed, before hitting the road.
This course can build the proper attitude and mindset for the future
drivers. Countless people seem unaware of the great amount of power
they have on the road and that it’s enough to determine the
lifespan of others. The drivers ed course, whether taken online
or in a traditional classroom, provides influential takeaways about
everyday driving. It teaches the basics, such as understanding the
road signs, lights, and safety procedures in emergencies. Driver’s
education boosts the increases safe driving and decreases the amount
of accidents due to lack of driving knowledge.

Besides driver’s
education, adults can discourage dangerous behaviors long before
teenagers attempt receiving a permit. Parents present their children
with driving etiquette at an early stage in their life, long before
legal driving age, which is why they should hold themselves
responsible for demonstrating proper driving in order to bring up
conscious and prudent drivers. To reduce the number of deaths by
driving, driver’s should begin utilizing the tools provided by our
biggest distractions —phones— to keep our focus strictly on
driving. Most phones offer “Driving Mode”, which pauses all
notifications, texts, and calls. Another issue is noise. Reducing the
volume of music or podcasts while driving allows the driver to remain
focused on their driving and surroundings. Prepare a playlist
beforehand to prevent it becoming a distraction.

My personal
experience with irresponsible drivers is extensive. My parents drive
me to school, after school activities, plans with friends, etc. They
read notifications, respond to texts and answer calls. I’ve come to
notice that the experienced drives often wave off dangerous habits
because they haven’t suffered any serious consequences. They also
pick up their phones to change the song or podcast, regardless of
them being on the road. My parents driving isn’t bad as they take
care of not tailgating, braking on time, pausing at stop signs and
staying within the speed limit, however, it’s no for their
dangerous multitasking. When I’m with them I reinforce the fact
that I feel uncomfortable by their improper driving and that I’d
greatly appreciate if they would be more careful. I can only do so
much but I am not one to be discouraged when it involves people I
care for.

Driving is a
privilege, therefore, the decisions I take while on the road will
always be one’s I’d want others to be making. I’ll continue to
pay close attention to my surroundings, speed, position, traffic
laws, signs and signals. My phone will be on “Driving Mode”
before I am even on the road and I will solely focus on arriving at
my destination safe and sound. As for others, I’ll model proper
driving etiquette for my passengers. When I am not the driver but a
passenger, I’ll alleviate the strain of handling directions and
music while driving. Collectively, I’ll be doing my part to make
the roads a little bit safer for everyone by taking care of how I
drive daily.