The dictionary defines accident as ''an unforeseen and undesirable event''. Strictly speaking, most traffic collisions are not even accidents. They are all incidents that could have been avoided with ease. So, how have road accidents become the number one killer of(ww. - among) teenagers? Every week, the headlines tell us almost the same story: ''Teen driver dies in car crash''. Is not it the time the headlines told us a different story, a brighter one?
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A recent proposal, made by an organization of accident victims, suggests that the minimum driving age should be raised to 19. Radical as it may seem, the proposal bears the potential of stopping the escalating accident rate. Teenagers are thrill-seeking, regarding good driving as the ability of controlling(gr. - to control) their car at high speeds. This behavior recklessly risks their lives and the lives of others. Raising the driving age will help save precious lives and increase road safety, since the older you are - the more mature and responsible you are behind the wheel.
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An alternate way, which might accelerate the battle against car accidents, is education. In order to promote the well-being of teenagers in the traffic environment(phr. - on the roads), school programs must include a significant road safety focus. The development of attentive drivers, skilled in defensive driving techniques, will help create a better driving culture and reduce the number of fatalities on the roads.
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When you look at the current statistics, it gives one a sense of how severe the problem is. Driving is not just about holding a wheel in your hands. It is about holding people's life in your hands. Raising the driving age is critical due to the fact that older drivers are best equipped to deal with any potential hazards on our roads. They are far more reasonable and mature, being able to maintain their cool while driving. Therefore, I believe this proposal should be materialized as soon as possible.
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Now, that's what I call a great essay!
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Daphna
