Driver Competence Essential to Safe Driving

Driver Competence Essential to Safe Driving
March 24, 2008

The most important safety feature a car or truck can have is the presence of a safe and attentive driver behind its wheel. Most traffic accidents happen due to a lack of attention on the driver’s part. Driving under the influence, drowsy driving, phone use and other electronic distractions, and emotional strife contribute to most accidents on the road.

Although a safe car or truck is vital to safe driving, it is inherently not to blame for accidents on the road. While most new vehicles are safe, within the parameters of engineering and design intent, too many drivers behind the wheel are not; their lethargy and less than perfect commitment to the act of driving are the cause of much trouble.

Safety technology only serves a competent driver well; an incompetent driver can never put the design intent of any safety device to use.