It Starts with You!

By: Hannah Gibbons


Taking a
driving education class is something that every future driver needs
to take. Drivers Ed can teach young adults how to drive properly and
safely. Car accidents is one of the most leading causes of death
because of distracting driving and drunk driving. I have been in four
car accidents in my life and it kept me off the road for a year when
I first got my license. All these wrecks involved a totaled car. Yes,
I wished I was never in these accidents, but at the same time it has
made me a safe driver. I have always been afraid of driving, but some
people get too comfortable behind the wheel. Sometimes all it takes
is a wreck so it can open their eyes and make them aware that they
aren't invisible. Ways to prevent getting in a car wreck is putting
your phone down, be a defensive driver, having no distractions in the
car and driving without any alcohol or other substances in your body.
This can help everyone else around you too but making the roads a
safe place to drive starts with you. You must make these changes and
spread the word. You can't make choices for other people, but you can
get the word out. I personally never want to be in any more wrecks. I
don't go too slow, but there are some days I go under the speed limit
depending on weather conditions. Be safe and think for others!!