Driving responsibilities

Essay Questions

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

• Car crashes are the #1 killer of teens, causing 33% of all teen deaths.

• First year drivers are 1,000% more likely to get into a car crash than any other age group.

• 95% of all car crashes are caused by driver error.

• More than 40% of all teen crashes occur during nights and weekends.

• 66% of teen traffic fatalities result from failing to fasten seat belts.

• Teen driver distraction is responsible for 60% of teen car crashes.

• 25% of teen drivers get into car crashes and the risk doesn’t drop until they hit 25 years of age.

• 12% of teen car crashes are not related to recklessness, but simple inexperience.

2) To minimise the risk of accidents occurring in your fleet, there are a number of steps that you can take:

• Incorporate a Driver Policy.

• Get managerial Buy-in.

• Write a Road Risk Policy.

• Get accurate information.

• Benchmark against other fleets.

• Assess drivers' skills.

• Zero tolerance on drink and drugs.

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

Yes, I was in an accident in a parking lot. I was going straight, and this car was reversing he stopped. I was thinking that he was letting me go. I continued and he backed up into my car.

4) What steps can you take to be a better and safer driver?

• Focus on driving.

• Plan Ahead.

• In the case of an accident, focus your eyes on where to go.

• Maintain control when tires blow out.

• Go the speed limit.

• Get your road rage under control.

• Watch the weather.

• Look both ways at an intersection.