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Early Driving
"The more they try to impress the people on the street who don't matter, the higher the risk they will hurt the people that do matter who are in their cars."
By Brianae Eggleston
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It's no secret that a lot of people are scared of younger, less experienced drivers on the road. Youth Radio's Brianae Eggleston explains that although some young people may drive recklessly, learning how to drive at a young age actually helped her become a more cautious driver. "I’ve seen so many teen accidents – I know most of them could have been prevented if teenagers had the chance to learn to be responsible drivers before they got their licenses."
I began driving when I was thirteen. Before you think that’s crazy, you should know I only drove around empty parking lots. I’m glad my parents taught me that young. I learned about maturity early, before it was too late. I’ve seen so many teen accidents – I know most of them could have been prevented if teenagers had the chance to learn to be responsible drivers before they got their licenses.
Teenagers like me celebrate their driver’s license as a milestone. It is supposed to certify that they can be trusted to handle an automobile. However, some kids are just not ready to get behind the wheel. I think most teens are more concerned with trying to impress their friends with the kind of ride they have or how loud their speakers can blast. The more they try to impress the people on the street who don’t matter, the higher the risk they will hurt the people that do matter who are in their cars.
I think parents need to get involved with driver’s education – before their kids even take the exam.
- Youth Radio Atlanta is produced in cooperation with WABE and funded in part by The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation.
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