Education And Accountability Go A Long Way

Extensive and appropriate drivers ed is necessary to reduce the number of deaths related to irresponsible driving because it not only allows students to become knowledgeable in the rules of the road, but it makes them become aware of the dire consequences that result not following driving rules taught in the course. Many learners, adolescents especially, who have not had a negative experience with driving are not aware of how easy it is to have one. This is why showing students real life situations through videos and statistics is so important, and will encourage the student to be more cognizant of the information they’re learning. Actions needed to reduce deaths related to driving are actually quite simple. Before you get into a car, do a quick self evaluation. Make sure that you are completely sober, and that you aren’t tired to the point that it could potentially impair your ability to drive at any extent. Once in the car, put the safety of yourself and others on the road above any external circumstances. Whether it be eating to save time, or just being late to any occasion, nothing is worth the possible outcome of being distracted while driving. This previous summer, two of my friends got into a horrible car accident, which could have been avoidable. One of my friends was driving while the other was in the passenger seat, and in an effort to get to an event on time, he ran a red light. While in the middle of the road, a huge truck sped and collided with the passenger side of the car. My friend in the passenger seat was impaled from the impact , and later that night passed away. His friend driving will forever remember the simple irresponsible act that it took to lose his life. One of the best ways to ensure the safety of yourself and others while on the road is to establish a sense of accountability. Whether it’s telling each other to stop eating while driving, or making sure the other person is not too tired to get behind the wheel, if you show a person you care for their well-being on the road, it will be more effective to ensure positive change. Many people need to hear it from someone who cares about them, and if they practice healthy driving habits while you’re with them, they will likely adopt them permanently.