Car Accidents

A recent research, that was published last Friday in Ha'aretz newspaper, pointed out that young drivers are involved in many accidents. Moreover, an additional article indicated that most of the car accidents happen because of youth's inadequate decision making. Thus, an organization of accident victims has recently proposed that the age for getting a driver's license should be raised to 19.

I support this suggestion and I believe it is a great way to decrease the car accidents. That is because an adult's discretion is more advanced than a young one. Meaning, adults often concider the results of their actions while young people do not, and by that they prevent dangerous driving. In addition, getting a driver's license at the age of 17 causes the students to spend their time focusing on getting the license instead of focusing on school.

However, there is another way to reduce accidents, like having a course every 5 months, in which the drivers would participate in discussions and would refresh their theory driving test. I suggest a rule that would obligate all the drivers to participate in those courses. By participating in those courses, the drivers would be more aware to dangerous situations on the road and would have the tools to deal with complicated situations and prevent accidents.

To conclude, I honestly believe those accidents are preventable. I hope one of the rules I mentioned before would pass, because if it does, I am sure we will notice a significant decrease in car accidents.

Good work. This is better.

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Daphna