Drive Safe and Save Lives

Driving is a privilege, not a right. We’ve heard that saying a lot of times, but people still forget that. There are so many people who drive so recklessly on the road and it puts others in danger. Most of these drivers have not received proper drivers ed which leads to their reckless behaviors on the road. That’s why drivers ed is really important because it teaches people how to properly drive safe on the road. And since drivers ed makes people safer drivers, this leads to a reduced number of deaths as a result of driving. There are numerous other steps you can take to reduce the number of deaths related to driving. First off, you MUST make sure that your eyes are on the road at all times while driving. This is so important because a lot of people, especially teens, are so easily distracted by their phones and other things while driving which can lead to a crash. Another step to take is to always be patient while driving. There are so many drivers that get impatient while driving and they take their frustration out on the road and start driving recklessly which can lead to something dangerous. Lastly, when you’re driving you should always try to be courteous to other drivers. Courtesy while driving makes the road safer for everyone and prevents people from getting into crashes.

When I was little, my family and I were driving near Longview, Texas and my dad fell asleep for one second. So, the car moved off road a little bit, and when my dad saw that he quickly swerved back into the lane, but the tire busted so our car flipped of the road. Thankfully, we only got a few cuts, but we were safe. If my dad wasn’t tired when he was driving, then this situation wouldn’t have occurred. That’s why I take a few steps to ensure that I’m driving safe on the road. I always make sure that my phone is put away when I drive, I remain calm while driving, I’m always courteous to other drivers, and I make sure I drive under the speed limit. A lot of my friends make fun of me for driving under the speed limit, but I don’t care as long as I make sure I’m driving safe and keeping others safe too.