"One Drive, One Choice, One life"

Driving is one of the most valuable responsibilities a person can possess. For example, A vehicle can grant someone the independence and the ability to travel one place from another whether it's to work, school, or other places, but it can also pass off as dangerous when people take their attention away from their responsibility. Every time someone even thinks about getting behind the wheel, they should realize that they are not the only person on the road and they are not just responsible for themselves, but responsible for everyone else sharing the road. This is why driver education is very crucial for upcoming drivers. Learning how to control your vehicle is one part of becoming a great driver. Drivers also need to recognize the risks of speeding, impaired driving, unsafe behaviors, and distracted driving.

Driver education can help reduce deaths by giving people the knowledge of how to read dangerous situations before they become life-threatening accidents. A new and upcoming driver may know the basics of how to operate a vehicle such as turn, park, and brake, but they have a high chance of lacking how to understand how quickly a situation can unfold at any moment. Through Driver education, students can receive the opportunity to learn about defensive driving, road signs, weather conditions, and overall the consequences that come with making poor decisions. In addition, it can also be set as a lesson for young drivers that driving is not something to take lightly. The whole goal should not be to just simply pass the road test, but to develop good habits that people can carry with them for the rest of their lives.

There are several steps that can be taken to diminish the number of driving deaths. One of the most significant things is reducing the amount of distracted driving. Phones play a huge role by taking away the attention from the driver and causing them to not see the dangers that could lie ahead of them all because they are looking down at their phones. Drivers should place their phone or any kind of distraction in a secure spot and away from sight before even driving off. Another important step is to obey the speed limits. Speeding reduces the amount of time a driver has to react and can form fatal accidents that may take the lives of others or even you. Wearing a seat belt, maintaining car distance, slowing down in bad weather, and never driving under the influence can pose as decisions that can reduce the amount of deaths that occur often.

I have also seen firsthand how irresponsible driving can affect the people around the driver. For example, I saw a car that was speeding looking down on their phone and a car pulled out in front of them and the driver who was distracted didn't see the car who was pulling out, but luckily, the distracted driver reacted quick enough to brake and avoid the crash. Experiences like these can make the dangers of driving feel lifelike and vivid. It is very easy to say that accidents will never happen to you, but most of the time, they come unexpected. A person does not have to be carelessly driving to make only one mistake that can change a person's life forever. This is exactly why responsible driving has to become a good habit instead of something people only think about when they know they are being watched, especially by the police or higher authorities.

As a driver, I can enhance my responsible driving by making sure I am completely distraction-free whenever I am behind the wheel. This means I am putting my phone in a spot that is away from my vision, avoiding any unnecessary distractions, and paying close attention to what is happening in front of me, on the side of me, and behind me and to do this, I can check my mirrors often too. I can also obey the speed limits, use turn signals, keep a safe distance, and wear my seat belt ALL THE TIME. Being a safe driver should also mean being willing to take the safer decision and be able to slow down, even when other drivers aren't paying attention.

I can also help other people on how to become a responsible driver. For instance, if I am riding with someone who is driving recklessly and has the potential to harm someone, I can speak up more instead of ignoring it. Sometimes people make unsafe choices because they don't believe in the seriousness of their actions. Encouraging family and friends to put away their phone, follow traffic laws, and wear seat belts can make a huge difference when it comes to driving. Not only am I verbally telling them, but I am also visually showing them. I shouldn't be the person who tells other people how to do something and I am not doing it myself. I should lead by example. In doing so, maybe the people around me can see that I take driving extremely seriously because after all, it only takes one drive and one choice to impact one life.

Overall, being a good driver means that you not only understand the rules of the road, but it is about coming to a clear and deep understanding that each decision you make has the power to affect someone else. This is why Driver education can provide people with the wisdom they need, but drivers have to choose whether or not they decide to apply it responsibly. By subtracting distractions, staying wary, obeying the laws of the road, and influencing others to drive safely, we together can make the roads appear less dangerous. When I am in the driver's seat, I need to always remember that my destination will still be there and it is not as important as my life or anyone else's. A safe driver does not only protect oneself; they help protect everyone else around them to ensure a safe road environment.