Our lives have changed…so should your driving
We all know our lives have recently changed whether we wanted it to or not. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed how we do many things, yet some people haven’t really thought many of the things we currently still do all the way through. I’m referring to those drivers who drive in a reckless manner, weaving in and out of traffic, speeding, rolling through stop signs and red lights, just to name a few. It’s time now more than ever before to think of your actions behind the wheel before doing them.
Most drivers don’t believe they’ll be involved in a collision and often take risks while behind the wheel. Although there may be fewer vehicles on the road these days since many individuals have been working from home and only hitting the roads only to get essentials, there are those drivers who feel they have free access to driving any way they wish and therefore ignore rules and safety issues. Not a good idea. If you tend to be a little more reckless and careless on the road and a collision does occur, imagine what would happen if you had to go to hospital?
As we all know now, currently hospitals are not the place to be if you don’t have to be there. The medical professionals are essentially filling their time with COVID-19 patients. This is not to say they won’t help other patients, but if you didn’t have to be a patient, why add to the issue? Why drive in an aggressive way that puts you and your passengers at risk of injury at any time of the year, let alone during this pandemic.
Any type of injury due to a vehicle collision may mean you have a trip to the hospital. Whether it’s an injury to your head, torso, leg, arm or foot, your injuries due to your aggressive and needless way of driving has now taken a health care worker away from helping those who may be ill from COVID-19 so they can help you. Sound fair? Absolutely not. Oh sure, you’re going to need medical attention because of the severity of the collision, but was it avoidable? Of course it was.
It’s careless and rather selfish to put yourself, your passengers, other road users and the health care personnel in this type of situation. For these reasons, put some thought into your driving skill, attitude and performance. Pay attention to what you’re doing behind the wheel and follow the rules of the road. Sharing the road and treating others with respect is something we all should do; probably more now than ever before. Drive in such a manner that will keep you and other road users safe. Without so much traffic on the roads like we’re used to having, you’ll still arrive at your destination in plenty of time to do what you need to do. The health care workers will thank you.
**Have a quick listen to this short episode of the “Speed Bumps” podcast as it discusses how you know if you’re really a good driver!