Name: Payton Bickett
From: Pewaukee, Wisconsin
Votes: 0
Payton
Bickett
12
October 2019
Importance
of Driving and Traffic Education
These
days, more and more people get their licenses and drive cars, since
it is one of the most convenient and quickest ways of getting around.
As the number of cars and drivers grows, the number of traffic jams
and accidents also increases. This is why it is so important to get
proper traffic education. There are many working parts behind the
scenes of traffic running smoothly and keeping people safe. Every
driver should know their rights and responsibilities as a driver, as
well as the major challenges they may face as a civilian driver. All
drivers should also get an education about emergency services and
their roles on the accident scene and how to prevent traffic
accidents. Being a driver is a privilege, not a right.
Emergency
services are there to help us. All firemen, EMT’s and policemen
have one thing in common, the hope for justice. They want to keep us
safe. First responders have the job of being on the scene of an
accident quickly and efficiently. They are to make sure all persons
involved are given proper care after an incident. They go out of
their way to find justice for everyone involved in an incident. They
have the responsibility of discovering the cause of an accident and
investigating any issues that may have occurred. They put their lives
on the line to save people in situations when necessary. The least we
can do is protect our own lives and the lives of those around us by
being aware and driving with caution.
Just
like emergency services, we also have rights and responsibilities on
the road and in the case of an accident. We must take action to
prevent automobile collisions and accidents at all costs. The number
of drivers on the road is increasing, also increasing the accident
rates. As civilians, we have the privilege to drive cars on paved
back roads and open freeways.
It
is also an automobile owner’s responsibility to keep his vehicle in
the best condition to avoid any accidents while driving on road.
While driving a vehicle the responsibility for one’s life and the
life of others rests with the driver of the vehicle.
There
are many sources to get proper education about the rules of the road.
Whether it be through drivers ed as a teenager or an online
course to refresh your memory as an adult, all drivers should have an
updated understanding of the laws at all times.
Safety
is one of the most essential factors that one should look at while
driving a vehicle. Now-a-days it’s becoming more and more common
for road accidents to take up the headline space in a daily
newspaper. Many people lose their lives in road accidents.One should
pay full attention while driving a vehicle and completely avoid any
distractions. There
are all types of drivers on the road, from teenagers to the elderly.
Everyone on the road is supposed to be licensed. Unfortunately, a
driver’s license does not always ensure common sense and
responsibility on the road. Safe driving is crucial because things
can happen behind the wheel in a fraction of second.
Preventing
accidents falls fully on drivers. As stated early it is the driver’s
responsibility to make sure The dashboard panel does not indicate
poor oil, fuel and battery power status. Most persons take the
dashboard for granted, but it is a good habit to take a look at these
indicators every time one starts driving. Putting a car in reverse is
dangerous in and of itself. While reversing watch out for pedestrians
and other obstructions that may be on the road.
Watch
out for traffic signs that indicate speed limit, school zones, stop
ahead, etc.
Being
a cautious driver and leaving ten spare minutes to get to your
appointment on time gives an individual a better chance of arriving
on time. Speeding only enhances the chances of not arriving at all.
With
proper knowledge and common sense, we can make our roads safer. Every
time a driver pulls out of the driveway they are putting their life
and those around them at risk when driving carelessly. It is our job
as the future to inform drivers of their privilege to drive and
educate them of their rights and responsibilities on the road. Also
having common knowledge of the responsibilities of emergency services
can enhance the experiences people have with law enforcement after an
automobile collision or accident. Driving is a privilege and it a
driver’s responsibility to make the roads a safe place to be.
