Name: Celeste Alexandria Swick
From: San Antonio, Texas
Votes: 0
As soon as you step
into that car, put your seatbelt on, and check your mirrors. You run
the risk of putting not only your life but someone else’s life in
jeopardy. Most teens when they turn 16 can not wait to get behind the
wheel. They want to show their friends on snap chat and Instagram
that they can now drive. What they don’t understand is once they
are in the car they are driving a killing machine. It is proven that
in the first six months of getting your license as a teen you are
likely to get into your first car accident. This is because us teens
think it’s okay to eat while driving or play loud music that
distracts us from seeing what is actually on the road. Another big
distraction is our friends. You bring them along for the ride, but
when they are making noise and taking videos you tend to not even
focus on what you are supposed to be looking at. The very last
distraction is those pocket cigarettes. you hear that “ding” and
you immediately look away for 2.5 seconds. Hoping it’s that text
message about the job interview you just had or if the guy you like
snapped you back. By looking away for just those 2 seconds you have
increased your chances of getting in an accident 24 times. Our brains
have already been programmed to answer texts or phone calls that we
have received. To reduce the chances of crashing there are many apps
and settings out there to help with this. Safe 2 Save is a great app
that enforces you not to pick up your phone while driving and by
doing this you get points that you can later trade in for food or
entertainment. I phones have also created a “driving mode” this
simply just turns off your notifications when driving a vehicle.
These are all great ways to ensure not only your safety but everyone
else who is on the road. Cell phones are not the only cause of car
accidents. The next big problem is driving while under the influence.
You go to a party with your friends and have a small amount of
alcohol. You think you’d be fine right? Wrong, driving while
intoxicated is never the answer. If you know that you are going to
drink always have a designated driver. If a cop pulls you over you
will not only get a ticket, but a DUI this can go on your record and
ruin your chances of getting into college and future success. Don’t
run the risk of taking the wrong road know your options and if your
not sure talk to an adult. You do not want to be the one to
accidentally kill someone just because of one text, a song change, or
a dumb night out because the consequences are much greater.
