Driver Education Initiative Award – Annual Scholarship Opportunity

Many are the variables and factors that influence the occurrence of a motor vehicular accident. The good news is that some of those variables and factors are predictable, and therefore avoidable. The challenge though is that a lack of knowledge of these controllable variables and factors means that we are less likely to prevent motor crashes and fatalities. This essay explores how "knowledge" as a driver can save the lives of their passenger(s), other drivers, and pedestrians by applying three of an unexhaustive list of habits, namely learning about: hydroplanes; the risk of a multi-tasking driver; being "your driver's keeper"; the impact of vehicle maintenance.

An essay about what we can do to influence the teen of today, the possible responsible drivers of tomorrow.

In this essay, I talk about my experience with driving accidents and how that has influenced my perspective on driver's education. I discuss how simple advice, such as minimizing distractions, driving with care and following common safety protocols, can massively reduce the number of driving casualties in the United States of America.

Being behind the wheel of a vehicle is a great responsibility. When driving, you have to make split second decisions that have the ability to rip a person away from their family if you are not cautious. In America, driver education needs to be addressed far more vigorously to reduce the number of accident related fatalities and injuries.

Through education, road safety can improve and eventually reduce traffic-related fatalities and injuries. In this essay, I share personal experience with road safety and emphasis the importance of focused driving.

This essay, "Building a More Conscious Society and Minimizing the Possibility of Car Accident Fatality", focuses on different approaches that can be taken by society and individuals to make sure that the number of car accidents is reduced. There are simple things that can be implemented to reduce the chance of making a car accident. As mentioned in the essay, it is common for drivers that drivers are texting, eating, playing on the phone, and doing different actions that deviate the driver's attention from the road. It is important to be mindful that the driver is responsible for his own life as well as for the passengers' life and the surrounding environment as well. A very smart invention was invented, called MobileEye that alerts the driver through a sound in case it gets too close to another car or off the lane. This technological advance helps save many people's life.

My essay focuses on the tragedy of Anne Heche. Recently, Mrs.Heche got into a car accident and later died from her injuries. Detectives uncovered that she had narcotics in her system while she drove. This tragic ending could've been preventable and through this essay, people will learn how.

I detail how unless something changes, driving will always be a reckless and unsafe task for all in the road. I connect this to personal experience and common sense.

This essay discusses how important it truly is for people to take driver's education as well as the danger and risk inherent in distracted driving.

Even though I only knew how to turn on my windshield wipers 2 days before writing this, I still have just as much knowledge and advice to give to be a better and safer driver.

In this essay, I explain the importance of driving safely in order to reduce the number of car accidents

From the first fixed wheels on wooden carts to the assembly lines of Fords chugging out the factories, vehicles have been crucial to how people have adapted to the world around them. However, with increased technological advancement towards the future of transportation, the knowledge of the possible situational contexts at hand, and how to properly react to them, needs to improve alongside it. An increase in driver education and realities of the road not only prevents needless causalities, but also elevates oneself from irresponsibility and rash habits, ultimately benefiting all.

It is important to practice driving in different conditions and places. If you live in the country, make sure you spend ample time driving in a congested city. Likewise, if you grew up in the city, drive in the country at night with no street lights

The more people are educated on the responsibility of driving safely leads to fewer deaths.

Explanation of alyssas mistake that almost cost her life, the reasons why police do what they can to help protect the lives of others and the explanation that we need to be safer in reducing distractions when driving and making sure we are properly educated before driving on the road and putting our lives and other peoples lives in danger.

My essay explains the importance of safe driving and how it is not only a way to protect you. I also explain how I feel about today's current requirements for new drivers to obtain a license. I touch on my families experience with vehicles and also some interactions with my friends about how I drive and why I drive the way I do.

In this essay, I talk from personal experience about the dangers faced while driving.

Vehicle accidents continue to happen constantly. New technology is introduced yearly, making driving safer and just about effortless, yet tens of thousands of people continue to lose their lives due to reckless and distracted driving. Driver education is outdated and penalties are a fine paid off within a day. Changes must be made towards the people behind the wheel and not to the vehicle itself.

A significant problem that plagues teenagers my age is unsafe driving. Whether it be driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or driving recklessly and in the wrong mindset, so many people my age end up getting hurt because of unsafe driving. The best thing I can do to help with this is ensuring that my friends and I follow all the rules of safe driving. Driver’s education is the best and most up to date way to learn the rules of safe driving.

Drivers have a responsibility to drive safely, but responsibility lays on other groups as well. This essay explores the different groups of people responsible for safe driving as well as some possible solutions to potential problems.

My essay highlights the importance of being a safe driver and how little it costs to do so.

Essay describes the importance of driver education and what I can do to become a better and safer driver.

In this essay I will give stories about my experiences with driver education that inspired me to make smarter decisions when it comes to driving and helping others.

This essay is about how each individual has a personal responsibility for their safety and the safety of others. Each person's life has value and meaning, and if we can recognize that and let it influence the decisions we make behind the wheel, it could make a huge impact on the safety of our roads.

This essay is focused on cognitive aspects of driving, referencing specific issues. It offers a new approach to how we think about driving, driver's education, and the implications of modern distractions on driving.

A safe driver is a prepared driver, and thus even the safest of drivers need to be prepared for the dangerous road. Things do go wrong, and when they do a safe driver must be prepared, both with knowledge and mental preparation, for when things do go wrong, failure can be fatal. A safe driver must be prepared for the dangerous road ahead.

Redefining driving classes and making driver education mandatory before getting your license is a necessity. Hearing about life alterations after driving accidents whether it be through videos or in a classroom setting should be mandated so individuals can take driver education more seriously. I've noted my own experiences, in addition to common misconceptions and how people can avoid accidents even after going through driver education.

Driving can be very dangerous and has led to many deaths. People need to make sure they are being responsible while driving to protect not only their lives but everyone's around them as well.