Car Crash Awareness

By: Ernie Gallardo

What is the main cause of car
crashes?
• People who drive under the influence.
• Reckless driving.
• Speeding.
• Running red lights.
• Losing control of the steering wheel.
Things we can do to prevent car
crashes
• Get off your phone.
• Don't drink and drive.
• Pretend that all other drivers are idiots and play it safe.
• Be patient on the road.
• Seriously, get off your phone.
Inspiration for this topic

• A close friend of mine recently got in a car accident, so I figured that I'd
change my masterpiece topic to this so that I can at least make a
change in a small group of individuals.
How this topic has impacted me

• This topic has been a big problem for me. I've lost dozens of friends and
family members because of this. My reasoning for sharing this with you
is because I don't want to read any of your guys' obituaries relating to
this topic.
How technology affects us as
drivers
• Pros: new technology has shown improvement by face recognition to
see if the driver looks stressed out or not. Heart monitors have also
been made so that it can detect when you need a break or something
depending on your heart rate.
• Cons: we can't always rely on devices. Yes, they can be essential to us
but at the same time, you can't trust a device when it comes to your
safety.
Journal topic

• What are your thoughts on car crashes? Have you or any of your loved
ones been affected by a car accident? If so, what can we do in order to
reduce the rate of car accidents? Explain.