“To Be or Not to Be”… a Decent Human Being

“To
Be or Not to Be”… a Decent Human Being

Shakespeare
has a particular way with words, and, though it may take a while to
understand their various meanings, Shakespeare words will resonate
with each individual in the long run. Just as anyone may attempt an
understanding at one of Shakespeare’s works, it doesn’t matter
whether said driver is experienced or not, or young or old; everyone
can benefit from drivers ed. Understanding the laws of driving
contributes to all the other drivers around one’s vehicle, keeping
everyone around him or her much more comfortable since they are aware
of when to merge into a lane or give up your right-of-way. For
example, completely comprehending one’s capability of right-of-way
may prevent an accident where a vehicle on the left of an
intersection turns instead of giving the vehicle to their right this
privilege. Furthermore, it could be helpful for a student in driver
education to be exposed to the importance of their avoiding alcohol,
devices, and distractions while driving. For instance, understanding
this importance may lead a driver to turning on their Do Not Disturb
settings on their phones while driving or telling friends in advance
of leaving the house how they will be avoiding alcohol that evening.
Just like learning Shakespeare requires building on prior skills and
developing new ones, learning to be a safer and more respectful
driver requires a certain amount of effort.

Currently,
I am pursuing a driver’s license, studying the books, and getting
prepared to become both an experienced and a safe driver. As a young
child, I witnessed by mother driving as she was an inexperienced and
reckless driver herself. I sat in my carseat, a bystander to the many
traffic stops and awkward conversations with police officers. Over
the years, my mother has grown into her experience as a driver,
driving significantly slower and frequently checking her surroundings
to ensure optimal safety for both those inside her own car and those
surrounding it. As I learn how to be a driver myself, I can only help
to take similar steps; driving within the speed limit, checking my
surroundings often, and limiting my distractions can save lives.
These days, all I want “To be…” is a decent human being, and
being a safe driver is the perfect way to do that.