Take It Easy but don't take it for Granted

I remember two summers ago I earned my driver’s permit. Two years later, I am practicing for my license.

Adjust my seat. Check. Put on my seatbelt. Check. Adjust my mirrors. Check. I remember getting in the car practicing for my license, and my driving instructor told me a car is great to have, but driving is a privilege. I also processed a car is a deadly machine if the individual disobeys all traffic laws and signs. I stay at or below the speed limit. I took her words seriously and educated myself on how can I be safe on the road on my own when I get my license.

The importance of drivers ed is to inform young adults about the responsibilities of safe driving, especially teenagers. By ensuring proper education to all young adults about drivers ed, will reduce the risk of injuries caused by automobile accidents and auto-related deaths. There are many reckless and careless people who get behind the wheel and take driving for granted. Auto-related injuries and deaths range from not wearing your seatbelt, checking your mirrors, not stopping at a stop sign, speeding, etc. Another big problem today is cellphones and drunk driving. Everyone should be educated on safe driving and teach others to save your life, as well as others.

Personally, I have never gotten into an accident, but there were a few times where I almost got into one for not paying attention. If I were to inform the importance of safe driving I would:

• Protest and petition for high schools to have drivers ed for free

• Put all distractions away, including your cell phone

• Make a worldwide presentation of all teenager death statistics caused by reckless driving and educating how you can be safe

• Always wear your seatbelt and check your mirrors

• Eyes on the road at all times

Overall, the theme of driving is “safety first”. All teenagers can learn from others’ mistakes to prevent them from becoming another statistic. All protocols taught are to be taken seriously to reduce the number of automobile injuries and deaths. However, it’s your choice to obey all the rules while driving or cost someone’s life.