Lack Of Caution;The Biggest Issue On The Road

The last few years have been a tremendous increase in the number of deaths that occurred due to driving. In the United States an average of 34,000 people die each year because of driving. It’s concerning as a fellow American on why so many deaths are occurring over driving. Compared to other countries around the world the United States has a relatively safe driving system but still numerous deaths occur and they seem to only be increasing. You are finally at the stage of getting a license! You may be 16 or you may be an adult that doesn’t matter. What is important is getting proper drivers education no matter what your age is. If you are a teenager or an adult it is important for you to consider taking drivers ed. You may be asking yourself questions and wondering if it is really worth it. The answer is yes you do need drivers ed and it will be worth it. Every state has their own rules on the requirements but the truth is no matter your age and your state you should definitely take drivers ed. Drivers ed gets you prepared for the road and the potential risks on the road and in the car. The significance of drivers education is that it is a course designed to inform and familiarize drivers with driving so when they are on the road they know their precautions and everything not to do. A study at Nebraska University proves that the students who had taken drivers ed had a lower accident rate of 11.1% while those who did not had a 12.9%.

There are several ways we can reduce the number of deaths on the road by avoiding distractions and just being precautious. Stop all distractions in the car that could potentially cause an accident. Do not text or call or use your phone for any reason while driving. If it is important pullover to the nearest location. Do not eat in the car it's a big distraction and it may seem harmless but it could cause a life. Do not apply makeup or put on clothes or whatever it may be. Never drink and drive their should be no reason too especially when today we have uber and lyft. Never drive when feeling tired switch with you your passengers but never drive for more than 8 hours a day giving yourself 15 minute breaks every two hours. Even if you think you can drive do not risk you and your passengers and the drivers around. Always have your eyes on the road no matter what avoid distractions at all cost. I have never been in a car accident but I have witnessed a car accident. While I was driving on the highway I noticed a terrifying car crash. A car was speeding trying to overtake another car but failed to do so and crashed. Several accidents take place everyday because of small mistakes that could easily be avoidable. I have seen my parents driving irresponsibly as well. My parents have been driving for years and are experienced drivers and they believe that they can text and drive and multi task because they have been driving for so long. Thousands of other Americans believe they can multitask since they have been driving for years but no matter how experienced you may be, you never know when an accident can occur.

Overall at the end of the day no one can force you to follow driving rules. You have to do it for yourself and your safety as well as other drivers. The biggest step is staying precautions and understanding the basic driving rules. Be sure to put your seatbelt on and make yourself comfortable in your vehicle and check the vehicle before driving for any unexpected troubles. Adjust the mirrors to your needs. Know where you're going out in some directions before beginning the route so you aren’t getting distracted from the road while driving.

Always follow the speed limit and watch out for road signs since they are there for a reason and that reason is to help you. Never multitask while driving your risking your life and others. Just stay precautions and determine your ability to drive if you aren’t feeling well don’t risk it.