In the Driver's Seat

Driver education classes are crucial to reducing the number of deaths caused by driving. By educating and training people about how to be dependable on the road, a safer environment is created. Driver education classes teach students how to be the most reliable they can when driving and how to make themselves aware of and prepare for dangerous situations so that they can develop intelligent solutions. These classes also provide students with real-life consequences of being reckless on the road. The stories show the students that what they’re learning is real and happens to individuals just like them every day, making them more likely to listen to and adjust themselves to what they learn. Drivers ed classes ensure that the next generation of drivers is prepared to be defensive and secure in their vehicles.

Many changes can be made in areas such as law, and car production to reduce the number of deaths related to driving. For example, if someone is seen on the phone when driving, instead of points on their license, a law could force the individual to repeat the entire process of obtaining a license. Furthermore, if people are willing to volunteer to teach drivers ed classes, they could be made free and mandatory for all teenagers looking to get their license. This would force them to learn how to be safe on the road and prevent future accidents. Finally, the production of cars with new technological devices installed could be more strictly regulated. This would cause fewer distractions to the driver and create a more secure setting.

While I’ve never been in a car accident, I’ve seen enough to know that it’s something I never want to experience. However, I’ve witnessed my friends driving irresponsibly. From driving over the speed limit to having a concert in the car with more focus emphasized on vocals than the road, I’ve seen irresponsibility behind the wheel numerous times. Knowing that in just a second, my life could change due to the way someone is driving has changed the way I handle these cases. I encourage everyone to speak up in hazardous driving conditions and end them before something irreversible happens.

There are many steps I can take to making myself a safer driver. For one, I can put my phone in the backseat while I’m driving. There is never a reason to be using a device while driving, and by placing it in the backseat, I’ll ensure that it won’t distract me from the road. With one less thing drawing my attention away from the road, I’ll be a safer driver. I can also make sure that the music in the car is at a low volume. By having the music at a low volume, I’ll always be able to hear what’s going on around me and will be able to prepare for things such as emergency vehicles, or an oncoming car before it’s too late. No one should ever be lost to another’s carelessness behind the wheel.