Becoming more independent at everything one does is a rite of passage. Every teen experiences this at some point in their lives. For me, this rite of passage was earning my driver's license. By completing the process of getting my driver's license, I would be able to take myself to all of my activities. This relieved my parents of a few less duties from their very busy lives. To help me become more independent, my parents gave me access to a family car, so I can have the chance to go out and drive on my own. Also, it prepared me further for college life, which I depended very little on my parents. I have learned many useful skills and tips that will hopefully follow me into my adult life and will keep me safe, even after I went through this incredible journey through my teenage years. The process of getting my driver's license was very long. First, I needed to complete 33 hours of driver's education. In this class, I learned all of the rules of the road and parts of the car. One part I particularly did not enjoy from the class was all the situations you could get yourself into from driving while intoxicated, not paying attention to the road, and texting while driving. Any of these things can cause horrific car accidents, and even death. …show more content…
I now must be conscientious of not only my driving, but that I will have other people's lives at my fingertips just because they are in the car while I'm driving. Driving is a huge privilege and responsibility that I believe, from having the proper training, I am ready to take on. I have become fully aware of the dangers I could possibly face while being behind the wheel of a car, and I plan to be as cautious as I can be. However, I have been told that driving is supposed to be enjoyable. I hope to become comfortable behind the wheel but still alert to watch out for other drivers who are not as alert and focused as I
Road rage, ignoring traffic laws, drinking and driving, or texting and driving are becoming a convention. As more people convert to these unacceptable actions, the roads become even more perilous. Reevaluating the way individuals drive could end up saving someone’s
In a world where transportation is a must, it is essential that drivers know how to drive tactfully and safely. Learning how to be attentive and aware of your surroundings and actions is an extremely important skill to obtain when getting behind the wheel. There are bountiful ways to ensure safety on the roads which include defensive driving and not operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. These techniques are guaranteed to ensure safe conduct on the road and can save lives, whether it be your own or others. Defensive driving refers to the process of learning how to anticipate problems before they happen.
“Every year 500,000 teens are injured in a car wreck. Every year 5,000 teens die in a car wreck meaning an average of 14 teens die a day. Car crashes are the No. 1 killer of teens in the U.S. Even more than alcohol and drug abuse, violence and suicide”. Teens are always excited to earn their license and drive out on the road for the first time, but not every time will be a success, it might also be their last.
While many drivers took a driver's education class before obtaining a driver's license, the effectiveness of these courses has recently been broadly questioned. In the specific context of distracted driving, I believe that education courses could be more impactful in highlighting the negative consequences of distracted driving. Interactive learning solutions such as time simulations exhibiting things such as how long it takes to type and send a text message and how far a vehicle can travel in that brief time could be integrated into the curriculum along with the statistics that are already usually emphasized to exhibit the dangers of distracted driving. Further, continuing education requirements could be implemented so that, over the years as individuals drive, they are reminded of the facts about how distracted driving negativity impacts driving ability. This more accessible teaching about distracted driving and more frequent encounters with the danger that it presents could also contribute to putting an end to