Drivers Education and Safe Driving

Driving is a right of passage for almost every teenager. Car crashes are the number one killer of teens in the U.S and account for 3,287 deaths each day. These numbers are too high. We could lower these numbers by finding ways to reduce the numbers of deaths, especially in teens.

Teenagers 16-19 are three more times likely to be involved in a fatal car accident. The most common reason for young driving deaths is inexperience. Drivers eds gives some of the much need experience. To get a driver's license a teens have to take a written test based on their understanding of rules and regulations on the road. Then is a learners permit where an experienced driver at least 21 years of age helps to coach and teach new driver. They gain about six months to a year of experience. This is very important because teens get real world experience, but with someone who knows what there doing. During this time it is important to teach a new driver safety tips while they are driving. Don't text and drive this is a big problem because people don't realize what those few seconds looking at your phone cost. Speed limits are there for a reason. Alsonever drive if you are uncomfortable or feel unsafe in a situation. Last never drive drunk call someone or stay where you are. These are important tips that can be taught to young drivers to make driving safer.

Every time I ride with a family member I see something that I know could put me and others at risk of an accident. When my parents text or do a U turn at a stop light I see these things and know how easily this could end badly. So when I got my driver's license I decided to learn from these mistakes. When I drive I give my phone to the passenger or put it behind my seat where I can not reach it. If I take a wrong turn I keep going till I find a safe place to turn around. I do my best to stick to the speed limit and be vigilant when driving. I know this plan of safe driving will pay off because my little sister sees me doing these things and hopefully she will follow these rules when she can drive. Then there will be less of a chance of deaths related to driving accidents.

Since Americans are traveling more, drivers safety is more important than ever. We should start at the beginning of driving with drivers ed. If we teach our young drivers safe driving then the next generation will have the education needed to be safe on the road. Safe driving will help to lower the frequency of driver accidents.

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