Driver
education is helpful in reducing the number of deaths related to
driving. At least for me, as a new driver, the education made me
realize how many people died every year, in my state alone. Our
teacher drilled it into our heads that we were responsible, for not
only ourselves, but those around us. I believe, that because of her
teaching, I am more aware of pedestrians and other drivers.

To
reduce the number of deaths, many things could occur. One idea is
that DMV testing becomes incredibly difficult to pass, and only those
who manage it perfectly. This would most likely decrease the number
of incoming drivers but remain the same for current ones. However, if
current drivers were retested and had to preform perfectly or have
their license taken away, I believe deaths may go down. Not only
should drivers be held to a high standard, but pedestrians should as
well. If someone is caught walking when or where they should not,
they should be ticketed as highly as a dangerous driver is.


I
have not seen anyone in an accident or driving irresponsibly. While
my parents’ driving is certainly not perfect, is it much better
than others I have seen. My friends’ parents tend to speed or may
skip a stop sign occasionally. It is unfortunate, but I feel as
though it is not my place to correct anyone’s driving, especially
adults I have no relation to.

For
me to be a better driver, I must be able to handle myself and others
around me. My mom always says that I ‘need drive my car and
everyone else’s’. By this, she means that I need to understand
what everyone else is doing and well as what I am doing. For example,
if someone has a turn signal on, allow them to turn or merge. If I
have a turn signal on, I should be allowed to turn or merge by
others. If someone does not let me merge or turn, I need to be able
to change my mind to prevent a collision. I can also prevent others
from being dangerous by educating them. Some of my friends do not
drive yet, or are starting to, and I constantly give them advice
whether they appreciate it or not. Most of it is simple, such as
‘your car follows your eyes’, meaning that wherever you look,
your car follows you. I, as a driver, need to keep my eyes on the
road in order to drive safely.