Drivers education class

• What is the importance of drivers ed in reducing the number deaths as a result of driving?

Driver education plays a crucial role in reducing the number of deaths as a result of driving through providing awareness and statistics to motivate drivers to be safer. Through such courses, new drivers are able to get a feel of what lies up ahead, thus tasking them with their responsibilities of driving safe and ensuring an overall decrease in vehicle related accidents and deaths.

• What steps can be taken to reduce the number of deaths related to driving?

Educate drivers more, and set up a points system where better driving=less insurance premium paid.

• Have you ever had an experience of being in car accident or have seen your friends or family members driving irresponsibly?

I was in a car accident and the driver ran a red light and was on her phone while driving. She didn’t pay attention and hit us from the side.

• What steps can you take to be a better and safer driver as well as help others become safer on the road?

I would always wear my seatbelt, and ensure all the passengers in my car do so as well. I would always give a turn signal when I want to change lanes and drive at the speed limit. I would also keep an appropriate distance from the car in front of me so that I don’t tailgate them.  If everyone takes the same actions, then we’ll be able to decrease the accidents collectively.