I recently got my license, and I feel there are many drivers on the road that aren’t paying attention due to distracting driving. I have had my license for the past six months and have already all most been hit by another car, because of driver was distracted. According to AAA “using a cell phone while driving quadruples your risk of crashing.” It truly amazes me that people would take the risk of injuring themselves or others.
I believe that safe driving has become extinct, yes there are safe drivers out there but the majority of the people will confess that they do things will driving that they shouldn’t. AAA said that over 95% of people are distracted while driving. In today’s world driving has become essential; it seems we have to drive everywhere. But because it sometimes seems that we are in the car more than we are anywhere else, do we take safe driving for granted? Driving isn’t just about the way you drive it is also about the other people on the road. Anticipating what they are going to do next or anything else. We have to pay attention to what is going on in front of us, instead of who texted you or what other things you have to do next.
Let’s face it; the cell phones are the only thing that can distract us. Sometimes we are so wrapped in our schedule, homework, work, or even figuring out what to eat for dinner that we stop focusing on the road. It is every easy to start thinking about things that need to be done and life’s hectic schedule. But another huge distraction when driving is multi-tasking. Many people eat and drive, or read the newspaper. But there are some things that we can do to try to prevent this. Put your phone on silent and put it in the backseat, so that it is out of sight and out of mind. Another easy thing we can do is plan the day before we leave in the morning to ensure what needs to done so you’re not thinking about what or where you have to go next. Overall, the little steps can unsure your safety and other while you’re on the road.
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