Advantages of Safer Driving

The importance of driver education in reducing the number of deaths as a result of driving is to prepare people to become safe and responsible drivers which will result in less accidents, distractions, and poor driving abilities. Driver education ensures that newer drivers have the necessary and adequate skills to drive well and acquire the knowledge of road signs, environmental factors, traffic laws, and driver and passenger safety. Apart from the physical and environmental aspects of driver education, emotional control is another aspect which can determine the possibility of a collision. Anxiety, anger, bitterness, fear, happiness, sadness, and stress are all emotions that heavily influence individuals when driving. Driver education can only guide and educate individuals on how to regulate their emotions; ultimately, it is the driver’s obligation to calm themselves for the wellbeing of not only themselves but also their peers.

The steps that can be taken to reduce the number of deaths related to driving are ensuring that the driver has decent driving skills, the driver and every passenger are wearing seatbelts, distractions are avoided when on the road, alcohol and other substances are avoided at all costs, the driver should drive with both hands, reasonable driving speed should be maintained at all times and drivers should always follow speed limits, and one of the most important of all patience. Drivers should at least have decent driving skills to ensure that they can maneuver their vehicle well and are not a hazard to other drivers and pedestrians. The driver and passengers should all wear seatbelts as it will protect them in accidents. Alcohol and other substances should be avoided because they increase the chance of a collision, and they are very bad for the driver’s health as well. The driver should drive with both hands because it gives them easy access to manipulate their car. Reasonable driving speed should always be maintained, and drivers should always follow speed limits to minimize car crashes. Patience is key in operating a vehicle because it shows that the car operator most likely has a clear mind and mishaps can be avoided and prevented.

When I was 8 years old, I was involved in a car accident that involved my mother and her friend as well as the other automobile and its driver. Thankfully we were all okay and did not acquire any serious or minor injuries. This experience majorly impacted me as a child who knew that they would one day own and drive a car. As a result, I always wear my seatbelt when riding in a car and remind my friends and other passengers to do the same. I also heavily encourage drivers to not be distracted and be aware of their surroundings and their responsibilities while travelling on the road.

The steps that can be taken to be a better and safer driver as well as helping others become safer on the road are self – awareness, having knowledge of driving rules and traffic laws, and having a satisfactory driving record. When a driver is self-aware, they can drive well and have an understanding of the conditions they are driving in. Having knowledge of driving rules and traffic laws will allow drivers to carry out their duties rightfully. Having a satisfactory driving record can motivate drivers to keep and improve their record. It can also lead to passengers trusting drivers because they feel safe and believe that the driver will care for their well-being.

To further develop a safe society, driving safety must be adhered to by all drivers and passengers. Future drivers should partake in driver education as it will help them develop skills, wisdom, and even form new friendships; thus, ensuring more proficient and well – informed drivers on the road. Also, these qualities can influence young people to aspire to attain them. Passengers will develop a trusting relationship with their drivers and be more inclined to wear their seatbelt and prevent the driver from becoming distracted while on the road. In addition, the mental health of individuals will improve because they will be able to acknowledge their emotions, heal, and become more mindful. This is good because it shows that people have accepted and realized that their emotions have a big impact on their actions, and when someone is experiencing negative feelings while driving, they can steer to the side, calm down, call someone if needed, or even have a mini karaoke session in their car. After releasing the negative emotions, they can drive confidently and happily. Overall, safer driving not only leads to a safer society, but a healthy one as well.