Accidents caused by teenage driving

One of the most significant accomplishments in a teenager’s life is receiving their driver’s license. Receiving a license gives teenagers the key to feeling free without adult supervision. They become more independent. I believe that children are not ready to obtain a permit at 15. The age requirements should be 18 years of age due to the number of accidents that are caused by teens. Unfortunately, in the state of Georgia, pre-teens can obtain a permit at a young age, “an estimated 2,500 teenagers died in the united states from motor vehicle Crashes” (Barua Rashmi)(pg402). In order to reduce teenage driving-related accidents. It should be mandatory for younger people to get their permit at 18years old. I believe that they should take a driver’s education course that’s provided by public and private schools. Ultimately, passing the laws and regulations exam with a score of 100, but also pass the road exam with a score of 100. If we were to change the driving requirements, 90 percent of teens’ lives could be saved, and accidents could be reduced.

Pre-teens are not ready to have the same level of driving responsibilities as an adult. Teen drivers have a higher chance of fatal crashes because of immaturity level, lack of skills but most of all experience on the road. That is why I think every teenager should be involved in mandatory driver’s education courses by all public and private schools. The course can be combined with a hands-on education course. The school might just have to cut specific courses or cut funding toward classes that students are least likely to sign up for so that the course could be added to all school’s curriculum. For example, some parents cannot afford lessons nor have the time to teach driving if we could get this course added to all school curriculum. Teens’ inexperience behind the wheel really makes them more susceptible to distractions behind the wheel. Distracted driving can take on many forms beyond texting and talking on the phone while driving.

Teens feel they are ready to take on the thrill of driving, but most of them break the rules. That’s why being familiar with the laws on the road is important. It prevents teens from harming others and themselves. I believe that if the exam is passed with a hundred percent, the material is understood by the teen, so when they hit the road, everything will roll smoothly if they pass with anything less than a hundred. They should not be able to get their permit if the requirements are not met. That simply indicates that there was a miss understanding along the way when studying. Teens need to understand fully before putting their life and others in danger. Barua Rashmi says, “typically seat belts use the lowest among teens. In fact, many teenagers are involved in fatal crashes are unbuckled”. A car crash can be avoided if making sure road safety rules are well known, making that a focus. Therefore, if the exam is not passed with a hundred, then no permit should be obtained until the expectations are met.

The road exam to get your license is a big step. Behind the wheel, your life and others are in your hands. Being comfortable and knowing your material is the most reliable way to stay safe. If someone is incapable of passing the driving exam, then a license should not be given. Motor vehicle crashes remain the leading cause of teen death. As a country, it is our job to be consistent with teaching when it comes to driving. The concept of driving needs to be drilled in the mind before taking the wheel. This means the exam needs to be passed with a hundred to show understanding before getting out on the road. “Teen the like hood of teen drivers engaging in one or more risky behaviors is when they are driving” (Barua Rashmi)(pg 402). Driving is something they need to know it’s serious. It takes all your attention, so in addition to that, if the road exam is not passed with a score of a hundred, they should not be given a license. Everyone should try to prevent car injuries and death.

Finally, talking to teens about the responsibility of obtaining and permit and license requires focusing, knowing your information on the laws and roads, and keeping yourself and others safe. If we can push forward with this proposal, then we can save thousands of teen lives and others as well that may be involved.

Citation

Barua Rashmi, Fernandez- Vidal- Marian No pass No drive: Education and Allocation of time: The University of Chicago Press November’s 4 2014

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