Impaired driving means to me driving under the influence of a physical and mental state. It is misunderstood because many people believe they are still capable of driving safely while in an emotional state even though you shouldn't because it causes others lives in danger and mostly yourself.  With many unsafe behaviors behind the wheel today like doing substances and texting. Lead to many unsafe behaviors like speeding,swerving, and ignoring traffic signals. Even though many people have completed drivers education and have gone to traffic school there has been some that don't think about the unthinkable leading to accidents and making it unsafe for other people on the road. 

With many stories that I have heard of people getting into accidents from other people are there unsafe behavior are impacting awareness to me when driving and when others are driving because of hearing all these different stories that I have been told I have been understanding more to the dangers and decisions that are being influenced for others of letting them do those types of bad habits. It has shaped how to never act behind the wheel while driving and I have always thought about my decisions before I accept my decision that may lead to consequences. Many stories were leading to people using substances when they were driving causing many lives in danger because of how intoxicated they were behind the wheel and leading to distracted driving by using their phone. Most accidents caused by distracted driving and drunk driving lead to focus and sobriety behind the wheel is crucial for safety, but some accidents are also caused by weather which is something that we can't really control but we can control how we act behind the wheel causing fewer accidents. With many new drivers going out on the road they are working on how the car works and the laws that they need to follow to have a safe environment on the road. 

Driver's education and traffic schools courses can change many attitudes and behaviors behind the wheel with many schools providing information about the risks in driving and teaching many ways to be a responsible driver with good responsible decision making for yourself and others. They are always trying to prepare you for anything that might happen on the road and how to deal with them that may bring circumstances to the drivers. Many real life situations include stress, peer pressure, distractions, even if they know the risks that they are willing to take. Making it a big deal in the driver's educational and traffic schools because they educate drivers like you to help think and change how you are going to react to situations behind the wheel like your attitude and behavior, they are wanting to help improve safer habits for drivers and future drivers. They are wanting to reduce the number of impaired drivers on the road to create a safer driving environment for everyone and newly experienced drivers that are driving on the road and with new drivers learning to drive. Every driver education and traffic schools are always wanting people to feel safe and not having to worry about other people on the road because of how many accidents you see on social media of what other people are experiencing. They are giving more information and having others learn more about the road and what habits can get you if you don't follow the laws by showing what circumstance can get to you. They are always prepared for what to teach you so you can feel safe and drive safe on the roads. We can reduce the accidents of others on the roads and make people want to drive and not always have to worry about something happening from another's bad actions. 

Knowledge and training influence others to make safer decisions by providing them information about the risks and consequences of impaired driving. With many real life stories on social media are showing and influencing people to make better decisions and not the wrong decision. Other people want to change our behaviors behind the wheel because they want to be safe when driving on the road because soon new future drivers are on the road too and influencing them to make bad decisions are making the roads unsafe for everyone. With many safer ideas like calling a taxi or an Uber can help you and others being safe and always having a plan when making decisions that can cause unsafe driving. With many helping others, making more appropriate choices can prevent unsafe driving and make better decisions for the safety of you and others can help make people feel safe behind the wheel.