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Discuss Two Things You Know About Driving Essay

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Driving Is Your Responsibility

Complete the K—W—L information below. Answer in one or more complete sentences.
1. K—What You Know
Discuss two things you know about driving.
A. I know that a minor’s parents will be responsible for any financial consequences from an accident.
B. I know that driving is a privilege— not a right.
2. W—What You Want to Know
Discuss two things you want to know about driving.
A. I want to know the requirements to get your driver’s license.
B. I want to know more about traffic rules.
3. L—What You Learned
Discuss at least two new things you learned from this module.
A. I learned that it is against the law to wear headphones or a headset while driving.
B. I learned that the attitude of the driver is a major factor in …show more content…

At-risk drivers who are over-confident in their driving skills underestimate the consequences their actions have. Many engage in distracting tasks when behind the wheel that can be deadly, e.g., texting.
B. At-risk drivers can be very dismissive about certain traffic rules, e.g., rolling past a stop sign because they don’t see anyone.
C. Unemotionally stable drivers can be a danger to the people around them. Ex- Drivers that are overreact to most situations can get distracted and forget that they are still behind the wheel.
2. Describe three characteristics of safe drivers.
A. Safe drivers use good judgment and act appropriately. An example of this would be drivers that speed up to catch a yellow light or decide at the last minute to slam on their brakes because they won’t be able to make it. They put theirs’ and the people around them in danger. A safe driver would plan ahead.
B. Safe drivers are considerate of others. When they see someone trying to change into their lane, they make room for the driver. When they see an emergency vehicle with their sirens/lights on, they move out of the way.
C. Safe drivers must always be sharp and wary of their surroundings. They have to be aware of the cars, motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians around them. They have to be alert to emergency sirens and

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