Value Others Breath of Life

Vehicular safety all starts with driver education. Without it, anyone entering a car has no knowledge of how to safely approach the road in general, as well as with others driving alongside them. It is key to teach aspiring drivers how to properly assess their car for their own safety, because in common situations that can occur when driving a vehicle, they will need to know that same information the most and how to apply it in real life. Besides being aware of how to contribute to your safety whilst being in a vehicle and on the road, it’s important drivers are taught how to provide others with that same safety so the driving environment isn’t posing any harms or risks.

Being able to drive is a privilege a lot of people take for granted. What most seem to forget is that we as individuals are entering a “thousand” pound machine that has the power to not only transport, but take away a life if not handled correctly. Death is very common with car accidents, and the numbers are unfortunately increasing as the days go on. Based on my own personal research, I’ve formed an opinion that most deaths caused by car accidents were mostly the results of someone driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Whether it was the person under the influence who was killed, or an innocent bystander, both of their lives mattered. It’s important to take action in this certain scenario. When witnessing someone under the influence, any bystander should make it a point that the person under the influence isn’t entering a vehicle, or going near any possible areas that can result in harm to themselves. It shouldn’t be normal to see someone smoking a certain hallucinogen in their car whilst driving. Tolerance doesn’t matter ever in this case. All it takes is one bad judgment call, and yours and or anothers life could be done. It’s critical to bring awareness to the small things that can be the most dangerous when driving a vehicle, and that starts with being under the influence.

Thankfully, I’ve never had to witness the fear of being in a car accident. I’m blessed to be riding alongside a parent figure who takes driving safely on the road, and with others, extremely seriously. It’s taught me to follow them, and teach those around me, so the encouragement for safe driving can stick. I have heard stories from certain friends who have been in car accidents. It scares me deeply, especially at my young age. One wrong move on the road, and your life could be over. Hearing my close ones being involved in car accidents hurt me, and only push me to be a better driver so that I can neve inflict pain onto myself and or others.

One of my greatest morals in life is valuing another’s life. I never want to be the one held accountable for cutting short the breath of life from a human being. It’s a valid fear every licensed individual should have. Like every other driver, I make sure to abide by the laws that will help protect me and others on the road. Whether it’s driving the speed limit when people behind are racing in front of me or honking at me, or even waiting a few extra seconds at the traffic light when it turns green, to make sure someone who’s running a red light doesn’t cross my path. However, to offer a point from a Christian, I make it a point to place my driving into the hands of God. As I enter a vehicle and prepare to drive, because of habit, my mind is instantly alarmed to pray for safe travels. Without committing that act, my mind becomes flooded with worry, and I become uncomfortable. Although my prayer for safe travels may sound like it concerns only ym safety, that is the complete opposite. This prayer concerns the safety of not only myself, but my family, friends, and surrounding individuals who are on the roads with me. Everyone deserves to leave their home, and return back, so I pray for God’s guidance and direction to lead me and others safely amongst the roads.

Road safety is one of the main things everyone should master in this life. Any individual aspiring to drive a car should first inform themselves about drivers education. This helps increase a drivers awareness in how to approach road scenarios with themselves and with other drivers. There are steps we should all take to protect the safety of roads, one of the main ones being to not drive under the influence. Like myself, encouraging safe driving habits can dismiss you from horrible accidents and outcomes. This all starts with being a safe driver not only for you, but for those around you.