Name: Anthony Pegram II
From: Sarasota , Florida
Votes: 0
In
the Driver’s Seat
Earlier
this year, my Mom and I were involved in a multi-car accident on a
city street, that was caused by a car slamming into another car, that
got pushed into her car. We were thankful that my Mom was already
stopped, at about a car and a half length’s distance, from the car
in front of us. As a result, we were able to avoid being pushed into
that vehicle, thereby preventing any damage. This taught me that
while driving, we have to use precaution toward our surroundings.
Consequently,
offensive driving instruction and behind-the-wheel practice that
promotes a much greater awareness of the need to drive cautiously and
exercise forward-thinking, may significantly reduce the death rate
caused by someone’s carelessness. For example, being on the lookout
for others driving erratically, switching lanes without allowing
enough space, not using signals, or carrying supplies on their
vehicle in a haphazard manner and taking action to avoid those
situations, can be helpful. Ideally, hazardous driving can be
reported to law enforcement, but obviously looking up their contact
information while driving, presents another potential safety risk and
calling 911 should only be reserved for the most dangerous
situations.
In
addition, the conditions of roadways and their immediate surrounding
areas need to be up to par for a safe driving experience. For
example, such areas should be developed and maintained so that the
landscaping is not positioned nor allowed to overgrow, in such a way,
that it creates an obstruction to the view of drivers. Also, roadways
should have adequate lighting when it is dark.
In
conclusion, some of the measures that I can take to become a better
and safer driver are as follows. I can be observant of my
surroundings, notice reckless driving, and steer clear of risky
situations as often as possible. Also, I can make a note of
obstructions to the view, the lack of lighting along roadways, and
other alarming road conditions and report them to the proper roadway
safety, planning, and development authorities.
