The Power of Drivers ed

The
Power of Drivers ed

Drivers
Education is an essential part of keeping the roads safe for
motorists both young and old. The obvious benefit of drivers
education is learning proper technique for motor vehicle operations
and the rules of the road. Proper technique reduces user error and
reduces the likelihood of causing an accident. Knowledge of the law
and the rules of the road such as the meaning of traffic signals and
road signs can also reduce the risk of an accident. I think a hidden
benefit of drivers ed is the opportunity to show students of
dangerous driving can be. I don’t mean to say that students should
leave a drivers ed class fearing driving, but they should
gain a respect for the seriousness of operating a motor vehicle.

New
drivers may have heard in passing from friends or family members
about the potential hazards when behind the wheel of a car. However
most people aren’t affected as they should be by these warnings.
For one it’s hard to really wrap your head around the numbers of
people who die in car accidents each year and hearing these
statistics sometimes doesn’t have much impact on an individual’s
mindset. In addition, poor driving habits of friends and family can
make the danger seem over exaggerated. I have been in the vehicle of
distracted drivers many times and there is no profile on who can pick
up these bad habits. Friends, family, teens, adults, anyone can pick
up dangerous driving habits. That’s why it’s important to have an
objective source to tell new drivers the responsibility they have
when they get behind the wheel of a car, and to help them create good
habits while driving early on.

Learning
safe driving habits early is the most important tool in reducing
motor vehicle deaths. Some of these habits would include pulling over
in a safe location if you need to take a call, setting up music
before your departure or allowing a passenger to do so for you,
keeping the overall noise level of your car low, and beginning your
drive at a time that allows for safe driving practices for the
entirety of the journey. The main goal would be to reduce the amount
of distractions and stress factors while driving. Following these
practices of undistracted driving is the best way to stay safe on the
road. In addition you can remind other drivers to take the same
precautions and encourage them to stay focused on the road while
you’re riding a passenger.