The Impacts of Driving

When I first started to learn to drive, I was anxious to drive anywhere that wasn’t school and back. I believe a lot of that anxiety stemmed from the fact that when you are on the road, you can only control your own behavior. There are a lot of variables that you cannot account for. An increase in drivers ed for everyone can help increase awareness when on the road. You need to be completely educated on the dangers not only to yourself, but also to others, in order to fully be able to drive safely.

To reduce the number of deaths related to driving, I think it is important to introduce people to real stories with real impacts. One of the most striking things I remember from my drivers ed classes was seeing videos of families who had been gravely affected by car crashes. The mangled car parts and sounds of sirens are imprinted into my memory. People need to understand that their actions can affect people with real lives, as well as themselves. I think in order to reduce the number of deaths related to driving, there needs to be even more awareness through public safety announcements, advertisements, and other social media that could appeal to a younger audience.

I was in a car accident once and while it wasn’t my fault, nor a bad accident, it was still a shocking experience. The side of my car was dented, but thankfully, no one was hurt. However, it was another teenager who hit my car. This emphasizes how important it is for teenagers to fully understand how to maneuver a car, as well as the impacts of their actions when driving.

For me, personally, I will make it my responsibility to always remain a defensive driver on the road. I plan to continue to brush up on all my driving skills and get practice in driving on new roads. I want to help others by spreading awareness about the number of deaths due to driving and how it can affect others, not just yourself. I would never want to harm someone else while driving and I know most other people feel the same.I think reflecting on the impacts your decisions can have could be a key part of increasing driving safety.