Dangers Of Driving Essay

Everyday, there are thousands of people driving on the roads. It is a valuable form of transportation; however it can be very dangerous if it is not carefully regulated. Whether on the way to school, work, or on the way home, safety is a major issue and a necessity when it comes to automobile travel. So how can safety be increased with so many people driving? Elderly people account for a large percentage of drivers on the road. At their age, the mind and body decline affecting decision making and reaction time. These qualities are crucial when it comes to driving. Although they already have a driver’s license, elderly people should be reevaluated to ensure that they are still mentally and physically equipped to navigate a vehicle.

Studies have shown that by the age of fifty, the body and mind begin a major decline that is continuously occurring in the body. With ailments such as Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's, Dementia, Arthritis, vision and hearing problems, Diabetes, and more that can all affect the elderly and add to the danger of driving. Many of these disorders require hospitalization, constant watch and or care, on-call …show more content…
Creating new driving centers and DMVs could be expensive and lead to a raise in tax, and increased discontentment with the public. However, reevaluations would lead to a decrease in automobile crashes per year and would decrease the death rate and increase road safety. Everyone knows someone who has been affected by, or involved in, an automobile collision. Millions of people die each year from automobile car crashes. It is well worth any cost to save at least a fraction of those lives everyday through increased safety and a change in the driving system. Also, the creation of new driving centers and DMVs to accommodate for the increased number of driver’s tests would lead to more jobs, a new industry, and more money being cycled into the