The Reasons People Die While Driving

Nearly all automobile accidents are due to human error, whether that be intentional or unintentional. Drivers ed gives people the skills and mindset to be a safe driver and pedestrian. The more educated and safe people driving, the less likely accidents are to occur. Although most drivers pass the written and behind the wheel test, it doesn't mean they will stick to the virtues that were needed to pass a "test".

If most causes of fatal accidents are due to human error, we should train drivers for every situation that is likely to cause a fatality. With new technology, we can simulate these situations with virtual reality and use a stationary car to act as the controller. We should also harshly punish those who repetitively break laws and violate their suspensions. We are very lenient on those who drive with a suspended license which is usually a fine and or revoked license, that doesn't mean the person stops driving.

I've had a few friends who have been involved in accidents with a few being fatal. As wrong as it sounds, I have no sympathy for them since all of them were the cause of it due to their poor choices. My parents will pass yellow lights, get too close to a car, not use turn signals, etc. and have no shame in doing so. I personally want to ride a motorcycle and seeing how they drive makes me uneasy about getting one.

I know the starting steps are to learn about safe driving and having the right attitude, but I also believe that hands-on experience would be best. Helping others be safer on the road as a driver would mean following all the directions, using signals, properly entering intersections and the such, but also making sure they understand my intentions. With an educated mind and experience behind me, I can be the safer driver.