Safe Driving

Safe
Driving

­ Drivers
education plays a huge part in reducing the number of deaths in
vehicle related accidents. I have taken drivers ed, so I know
the importance of it first-hand. In drivers ed, you not
only learn the rules of the road, but you also get to apply them in
real life scenarios on the road. This not only puts these rules in
your brain, but also lets you form a habit of doing them in real
life. You also learn important things for everyday maintenance of
your car, like what to do when you approach, get in and start up, and
drive away each time.

There
are many steps that I think can be implemented to reduce the number
of deaths related to driving. First, they should make drivers
education a mandatory thing for all drivers unless the person is
under special circumstances. This not only can help them become
smarter drivers, but also save them money on insurance. Second, I
think that DUIs should have stricter punishment on the first offense.
I think that a breathalyzer ignition lock should be used on a
person’s car after the first offense. The persons second offense
should result in temporary suspension of their license, jail time,
and fees. The third time should result in permanent suspension,
longer jail time, and more fees.

I
have been in an accident and it was actually very recently. I was
slowing down for a red light and a person tried to speed up to get in
front of me to make the turning lane and they turned into my too
early and hit me. The person admitted they were driving carelessly,
and the case is still going on. I think the person should be required
to take a driving class to refresh their driving habits.

In
order for me to be a better driver, I do many things. First, I use Do
Not Disturb while driving in order to prevent myself from getting
distracted while driving while also letting people know why I’m not
responding. Second, I never drive when I am too tired or if there are
other things that will prevent me from being 100% focused while
driving. Third, when I am driving, I am focused only on the road and
the drivers around me. I do not shift my attention to anything such
as music until I am at a my destination.