For most people, I, Richard G Soper, believe driving is not the single
most dangerous thing that we do every day. Most of us tend to think that being
in a severe accident or suffering major injuries while in the care would never
happen. However, the data associated with driving accidents prove that an
estimate of 90 people dies in car accidents every day in the United States of
America. Having this in mind, I think it is only wise for us to take as much
precaution whenever we go behind our vehicle’s driving wheel.
Some of the apparent risks of driving are getting distracted and
running a red light, being hit by another driver who is not paying attention to
the driveway, and sliding off slick roads, among many others. These accidents
are the most damaging and most directly linked to vehicles specifically.
Unfortunately, no matter how many public awareness campaigns take place, these
issues do not just go away. Many drivers still fail to follow simple traffic
rules, driving under the influence, text or call while driving, and over speed.
These accidents are not the only risks driving cause us. Many health
risks that come from driving do not even cross our minds, often because they
are not as evident as physical accidents. These risks include air pollution, noise
pollution, as well as increased levels of anxiety, stress, blood pressure, and
chronic lower back and knee pain.
Experts hope to alleviate some of the risks caused by driving with the
help of technology. Technological innovations such as driverless cars are
expected to enter the marketplace in a few decades, which is envisioned to
reduce the number of car accidents significantly. In addition, more people are
opting not to drive at all, which can have several substantial benefits from a
health perspective.
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