Being Smart Can Be Lifesaving

Participating
in drivers ed helps a person hone their driving skill by
becoming a safe, responsible driver with the help of instructed
practice over time. As someone who has taken drivers ed, I am
now confident in my ability to take on the necessary precautions
driving entails. I no longer feel like I am driving a weapon that
could hurt someone at any moment, but I am certain of the safety of
not only myself but those around me, whether they are in cars or not.
Though, even the safest drivers can make mistakes sometimes. To make
less of those mistakes, a driver should make sure they have properly
working equipment. Getting a car inspection is the first step to
ensure that the car won’t fail while it is being used. If it were to
fail, it would put the driver and any pedestrian nearby in danger.
Another step that can be taken to reduce the number of
driving-related deaths is making sure you’re in the right headspace
before you start driving. Driving under the influence or drowsily are
the two biggest reasons accidents happen because the driver just
isn’t paying enough attention to the road in front of them. I
always make sure to get a good night’s rest or a good cup of coffee
before I consider driving. These steps are all good measures to take
into account before one starts to drive but when the driver is
actually driving, unexpected things can pop up on the road. That’s
why making sure you are distraction-free while driving is of most
importance. That means to mess with the radio before you start
driving and keep your phone away from you at all times. Multitasking
is not real when it comes to a life or death scenario on the road.
The driver should have their eyes super focused on the road at all
times, checking mirrors regularly to make sure nothing is being
missed. I always queue the songs I want to listen to while I am
driving beforehand so it’s ready for me when I need it. That way I
can keep my phone in my pocket or glove compartment for
distraction-free driving. Fortunately, I have never been a part of or
seen a car accident. But it happens all the time on the boulevard in
my neighborhood. Drivers regularly run red lights and pedestrians
happen to cross. Sure, some pedestrians cross at the wrong time, but
each party should be following the rules of the road and making smart
decisions in order to reduce the number of driving-related deaths. It
turns out, being smart is lifesaving.