Name: Bryanna Nikkole Garcia
From: Elk Grove, California
Votes: 0
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it takes it one second. One second can change a person’s life.
According to a study done in 2016 from the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration, “an average of 102 people die a day from
motor vehicle crashes.” I can’t imagine the pain and the
suffering that those people are going through. But I’ve had moments
when it could of. I was behind the wheel at age 10. I grew up on a
ranch, and my brothers and I took turns driving. I remember being so
scared and terrified of driving because as the driver, I am
responsible for the rest of the people in the car. One false move and
it’s all on me. As a 10 year old girl, I looked up to grownups as
heroes and the best multitaskers in the world. I didn’t know how
they could check their mirrors, focus on the road, and have a
conversation with us while the radio is on. I thought it was
impossible. That wasn’t the only time I was faced with a situation
like that. I grew up with a mother who has drinking issues and
because of her problem it taught me to be independent and to be a
leader. Not only that but she taught me to grow up faster than I
should of and to see the world differently. She had many situations
where she was out of it and couldn’t even walk. Then driving came
into her mind and it scared me, I didn’t know what to do. But
I had no say over it because I was a kid, who wants to listen to a
little kid? I didn’t give up, I knew the consequences of what could
happen if she got into that car. No matter the size or age, people
have a say, everyone has a voice. No one can overpower the voice
inside of you. This scenario continued to happen many times. It was
sad to see the outcome of the consequences that came along with her
choices. If the law had more harsh laws then maybe people would think
twice about the choices they make. Or people could turn off their
cell phones when their driving to prevent a car accident from
happening. Also, I think it’s important for new upcoming drivers to
know how serious driving is and how they shouldn’t treat it as a
game. We should teach them right from wrong when driving. Everyone
has a voice but how are you going to perceive it?
