Responsibility Sharing

When talking about driving, the idea of sharing the responsibility can mean a number of things. Perhaps one of the first things that springs to mind is that of drunk driving or driving where there is alcohol and/or drugs involved. In situations where you are out with friends and you know that you are the only sober person there, you should be responsible enough to seek out the car keys of whoever it was you came with so that you can share in the responsibility of getting everyone home safe. Your friend(s) may feel guilty about their irresponsible behavior, but this is much different than the guilt that you would feel over the fact that you had decided not to do anything.

Being responsible also relates to driving when talking about yourself and your own good and/or bad driving habits that you employ while you are behind the wheel of your vehicle. For instance, do you always stop for red lights? Are you guilty of tailgating or following other vehicles too closely? None of us is perfect; and we all have various driving skills that we could improve upon. Whether these skills have to do less with driving ability and more with driving while distracted, there is always something. In recent years, for example, many states have adopted the 'no cell phone while driving' policy that bans drivers from using their cell phones to text, check email or hold the phone against their ear while they are driving their car. The most obvious example of this can be seen in New York where drivers are still getting pulled over and issue fines upwards of $150 for talking on their cell phones without a hands-free device.

The most important thing to remember while you are driving is that it won't last long. Eventually, you will get to wherever it is that you need to go. Couldn't the cell phone conversation wait? Now, whenever I drive in my car, I take my cell phone and put it inside of my purse, which I then place in the back seat out of reach or into my trunk so that it is out of sight- out of mind. After all, what did we used to do before cell phones even existed? Could we eventually go back to this point?

Being responsible also means being a watchful driver as well as a watchful pedestrian. If you ride your bicycle and are an adult, faster cyclists are encouraged to ride as close to the curb as possible in the street with the flow of traffic. However, if you are planning on taking a more leisurely route, stay on the sidewalk. Before you put kids in the car, make sure that everyone is securely buckled up. If you are transporting a baby or extremely small child, try to travel with an adult who can keep an eye on the kids. Otherwise, if you need to, safely pull off of the road so that you can address whatever issue needs to be addressed. These are just some simple ways and ideas that we can be a little safer.

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