Name: Natalia Yarbrough
From: Plano, TX
Votes: 0
Extensive and
appropriate drivers ed is necessary to reduce the number of
deaths related to irresponsible driving because it not only allows
students to become knowledgeable in the rules of the road, but it
makes them become aware of the dire consequences that result not
following driving rules taught in the course. Many learners,
adolescents especially, who have not had a negative experience with
driving are not aware of how easy it is to have one. This is why
showing students real life situations through videos and statistics
is so important, and will encourage the student to be more cognizant
of the information they’re learning. Actions needed to reduce
deaths related to driving are actually quite simple. Before you get
into a car, do a quick self evaluation. Make sure that you are
completely sober, and that you aren’t tired to the point that it
could potentially impair your ability to drive at any extent. Once in
the car, put the safety of yourself and others on the road above any
external circumstances. Whether it be eating to save time, or just
being late to any occasion, nothing is worth the possible outcome of
being distracted while driving. This previous summer, two of my
friends got into a horrible car accident, which could have been
avoidable. One of my friends was driving while the other was in the
passenger seat, and in an effort to get to an event on time, he ran a
red light. While in the middle of the road, a huge truck sped and
collided with the passenger side of the car. My friend in the
passenger seat was impaled from the impact , and later that night
passed away. His friend driving will forever remember the simple
irresponsible act that it took to lose his life. One of the best ways
to ensure the safety of yourself and others while on the road is to
establish a sense of accountability. Whether it’s telling each
other to stop eating while driving, or making sure the other person
is not too tired to get behind the wheel, if you show a person you
care for their well-being on the road, it will be more effective to
ensure positive change. Many people need to hear it from someone who
cares about them, and if they practice healthy driving habits while
you’re with them, they will likely adopt them permanently.
