We need to reinstate drivers education as part of high school curriculum and ramp it up in intensity.  Drivers ed should be required prior to applying for a driving license. Acquiring a drivers license in Alaska, and rest of USA is far to easy.  Result, complete disregard for the responsibility of being in control of a vehicle and lack of focus and intentionality needed for defensive driving.  Add alcohol or other drugs and recipe for death, of which should be viewed as murder.