Approaching the age of sixteen, teenagers look forward to getting their driver’s license. With that takes responsibility. Taking driver’s education courses through the school or taking classes through companies such as Advantage are guides for students as they learn to drive. Through these courses students learn everything from safety techniques and precautions to avoid wrecks or even fatalities.

Taking the next step and going for the driver’s test is a huge moment in not only the student’s life, but also for the parents. Putting oneself behind the wheel, who knows what, could happen. One mistake from not paying attention and having to slam on breaks, or wreckless driving could put the life of the driver in danger.

A lot of things that students learn about driving are not actually in the classes they take. It’s that day when the individual is put in that situation when they learn the lessons. Some rules of driving are learned from experience. The more distractions the driver has, the better the chance of a wreck. Being aware of the surroundings is key when driving. “The left turn light always used to confuse me when I first learned to drive. The first time I drove by myself I almost got in a wreck at a left turn light,” said junior Kyle Cherubini.

But for others, the problem is not them driving but letting others drive their car. “Never let your friends drive your car. When you hear your friend say “watch this” you know they are about to drive your car into a ditch,” said junior Michael Ragsdale. For Michael, his car actually did get damage due to him letting his friend drive his car.

Getting pulled over for the first time can be very nerve-racking but then again, there must be a reason the cop decided to pull the driver over. “The main reason my friend got pulled over is because he was speeding. What would have been a $160 ticket turned into over a $500 ticket because of he was driving without his license on him and he was driving with an expired tag,” said Junior Frank Dart.

Whenever teenagers are out on the roads they need to always be cautious of other drivers. The more distractions, the better of a chance a wreck will occur. Driving is a huge responsibility that should be taken seriously no matter the situation.