As many as 50% of drivers have not been taught defensive driving skills.
Defensive driving skills are part of the driving training. Driving is a risky activity and it is highly important to acquire these skills in order to avoid a car accident and save lives. Therefore, defensive driving skills allows the driver to have control over his/her car and increase the chances to have a safe ride. Some defensive driving skills are inflate tires appropriately, use the car lights in a responsible way and always wear a seat belt. However, only 50% of drivers possess defensive driving skills. If everyone wore seat belts, the risk of injury in a crash would be reduced by a 50 percent. Therefore, a great number of car accidents fatalities could be prevented if all drivers acquired the necessary defensive driving skills.
