Why Drivers ed Saves Lives

A part of growing up
means going out to learn to drive and receive a driver’s license.
That is a milestone many teenagers look forward to. The age of one
learning to drive typically begins around 15 or 16, acquiring a
license by 17 or 18. Although driving comes with freedom and
excitement, it also comes with responsibility and safety. Driving can
be a dangerous task, especially when the road rules are not obeyed,
or people are careless to the rules of the road and the other people
on it. We share the road with tons of other drivers on a daily
basis… typically every single time you drive unless in an extremely
small town or area, or secret type roads. It is crucial to know and
understand the rules of the road and what it means to be a driver.
Safety information including wearing a seatbelt, following speed
limit guidelines and using signals are just a few of the many ways to
stay present and cautious on the road. The more people know and
practice the rules of the road, the less accidents and even fatal
injuries and deaths will occur on the streets. Paying the closest
attention to other drivers around you can keep you alert and aware to
ensure you are safely flowing on the road with everyone else, and
ensuring the safety of yourself and others is maintained. Also making
sure you are aware of and comfortable with the car you are driving
can help you keep an easy navigation plan in tact. Although I have
never been in an extreme accident on the road, I have had my small
accidents that occurred from the silliest driving mistakes that could
have used more attention and care while I was behind the wheel.
During my years as a young driver, I was mostly perfect on the road.
My only biggest road block was the way weather conditions affected my
driving. Driving school will teach you that driving extremely slow
and defensively is ideal when snowing, raining, windy, etc.
Unfortunately, I paid little attention on a day the rain began to
fall. I was unable to see the car in front of the car that was
directly in front of me. The light was red and quickly turned back to
green, and my misunderstanding led me to floor the breaks last minute
and just barely slide and bump into the woman in front of me. I froze
in my seat hoping there was no damage and that the woman was safe.
Once I was able to come back to reality and check the damage, the
lady met me outside to ensure everything was okay. Even better, there
was no damage besides my license plate falling off the screws.
Although the accident was small and there was no harm, I know the
accident could have ended up much worse had I not paid more
attention. The best thing to do, especially in bad weather
conditions, is to pay close attention to your surroundings and take
in all of the information given at the scene. Another example is
seeing a number of my friends or family members driving a little too
fast for the streets and my liking, which could result in an
unexpected crash. Seeing how much your driving decisions can impact
your life, it is beyond important to know your specific region’s
driving rules and regulations and to ensure you are taking all of the
safest precautions. It is essential that humans help each other in
spreading the right information and understanding of the importance
of driver safety. Being cautious and considerate of the road could
save more lives than you would have ever thought.