How many times have you
heard the words “Rash driving” and how many times have you associated it with a
youngster? The chances are quite a few times. Owning or driving either a two or
a four wheeler is one of the most triumphant moments in a teenager’s life. And
often one of the most dangerous too. For, it is at this age that most teenagers
exposed to the thrills of speeding meet with sometimes lethal accidents.
. A large number of accidents take place due to hasty, unruly and risky driving
habits of many people. People get driving licences through the recommendation of
influential personalities without even getting prior training. Such ill-trained
drivers are liable to make fatal mistakes, thus putting in danger their own
lives as well as the lives of other citizens sharing the same route. Secondly, a
careless attitude is also noticed among the general public who are always in
haste while crossing the road from any point they find feasible for themselves.
In order to tackle this problem, the concerned authorities need to run
large-scale awareness campaigns among drivers and the public at large. When
drivers are caught violating the rules, they offer a small proportion of the
Challan fee as bribe and escape legal punishment. If serious efforts are made,
it will take only a little time, courage and determination to resolve all these
issues. The problem lies not at the driver's end but with teenagers, who tend to
be impulsive and fearless. They are much more apt to speed, tailgate, shun seat
belts, and show off. Indeed, about 44 percent of teen accidents are single–car
crashes, such as smashing into a tree, which basically indicates foolish
driving. A direct approach to the problem would be to raise the age at which
teens can get their licenses. Beginning drivers who are over age 21 have fewer
crashes and other problems than do beginners in their teens. In fact, many
countries don't license drivers under 18.