Driver’s education would have a major impact on the number of driving related deaths that happen in the United States annually. Knowing and understanding the importance of drivers education, the steps that can be taken to reduce number of deaths, the impact that accidents and driving related deaths have, the impact of irresponsible driving, and the steps that we as individuals can take to be better drivers are the first steps that we as a society need to make our roads safer.
Driver’s education is very important in reducing the number of deaths that result in driving. Drunk, distracted, and inexperienced driving have been the cause of many deaths in the United States. With the proper education the number of deaths can be greatly decreased. Learning about the consequences of drunk or distracted driving can help to prevent it. Teaching new drivers how to drive safely and calmly can also help to prevent death. Many new drivers are teenagers. Having inexperienced teenagers driving on the highways is reckless and endangers young adults and experienced drivers alike. These are all reasons that driver’s education is so important in reducing the number of driving related deaths each year.
Many steps can be taken to reduce the number of deaths related to driving. First, ensuring that people have the proper education on driving safety before gaining a license would help to prevent many accidents and deaths that happen with younger drivers. Next, preventing drunk and distracted driving before it starts will also help to prevent many accidents. Preventing unsafe driving practices could be done through being more open about the consequences and prevention methods that can be used. These are the steps that should be implemented to prevent driving related deaths.
Many car accidents can be prevented or avoided. I have never had the experience myself of being in an accident, but many of the people that I know have. Many of my classmates have been a part of or caused car accidents within the last year. None of them were seriously injured in these accidents, but they could have been prevented if they had access to better driver’s education and knew more about what could happen with bad driving habits. For example, one of my classmates wasn’t paying proper attention to the road and ended up running into a trailer. While no one got hurt in this accident, it could have been prevented if my classmate had access to better preparation before getting a license. This is why car accidents can be prevented or avoided.
While I have never been in an accident, I have been in the car with multiple people who were driving irresponsibly. Many drivers that I have rode with haven’t paid proper attention to the road or were using their phones while driving. Being in the car with someone not taking their responsibility to keep themselves and others safe is terrifying. Irresponsible driving like drunk and distracted driving kills. I have told off many drivers for driving distracted while I was in the car with them. It is not only irresponsible, but it shows the lack of driver’s education and care that some people with licenses have. Overall, even if you aren’t driving, being in the car with an irresponsible driver is still a likely possibility.
There are many steps that I can personally take to be a better and safer driver. Firstly, I will not drive while on my cell phone. Distracted related accidents are mostly caused by cell phone usage while operating a vehicle and are highly irresponsible and preventable. Secondly, I will never drive while under the influence of drugs and alcohol. It is a proven fact that driving under the influence is one of the main causes of death in the US. It is important for me to not let myself or others drive while being intoxicated. Thirdly, I will take measures to make sure that I know as much as possible about road safety and driver’s education while I am operating a vehicle. Having the proper knowledge and experience makes driving only that much safer. Lastly, I will share the knowledge that I have with others so that they can be as safe as possible while driving. It is important that I make sure that others know about the dangers of driving and how to best prevent accidents and death. These are only some of the steps that I will take to be a better and safer driver.
In conclusion, while driving can be a freeing and amazing experience, it can also be deadly. Knowing the risks of distracted, drunk, and otherwise irresponsible driving is the first step in making the roads safer and preventing driving related deaths in the future. Deaths related to driving are mostly preventable. It is time that people get proper driver’s education and take the first step to preventing the multitude of deaths that happen each year.