The Benifits of Walking Instead of Driving

Many of us cannot do without a car these days; we have forgotten how to walk. Some people take their car to just go to the grocery store even if it's just a few streets away. We don't know how beneficial it would be to us if we would walk once in a while. Walking instead of driving could help us, financially, personally, and physically in so many different ways. Just think for a second, many civilizations before us never had cars and look how many things they got done, yes cars are useful but not for every single use. In this article, I will be writing about the many ways that walking over driving would benefit us in our everyday lives.

The first benefit of walking instead of driving is money that it would save. With the rising prices of gas around the world, we all could use the exercise to save a dollar or two. Some states have gas prices very high while others are moderate, which is costing us a lot of money to get around. No if your destination is in walking distance I think it would be a great benefit to save a penny and walk. The money you would have used for gas can now be used for food, or saved up for something else more important. Also, if you walk more than drive your car cannot get into an accident or have mechanical problems which would require money to fix. Care insurance is very high priced as well; you could save a lot by walking if your destination is within walking distance.

The next benefit of walking instead of driving is the exercise. Now think about this, when you're driving you're driving your only sitting down all day no physical activity at all. This is not good for your body at all the more exercise you can get whether you need it or not is a very good thing for you. Walking is a very good cardiovascular workout and helps maintain a very healthy body. So say you have to go to the store or work or just to a friend's house, taking a stroll no matter how long or short will really help your body out. Especially for anyone who does not exercise at all, if you just drive everyday and come home and get no workout then this will only lead to problems for your body. Many jobs also have a bathroom with shower so if you are sweaty from walking you could just shower, change clothes and be set for work.

The next benefit to walk instead of drive is saving the environment. Cars produce so much pollution into the air which is very bad for us. The pollution from cars can cause sickness for humans and animals. Car pollution kills nature as well, destroying trees, harming our air, and leading to global warming. So if you can walk to work, store or friends, do it not just for yourself, but your family, friends, animals, nature, the environment, and future generations to come. This earth can be a beautiful planet if we help keep it that way.

The last benefit of walking instead of driving is safety. Now many people can die from walking as well but more people get killed from driving than a lot of other reasons. Sometimes it's from a drunk driver, cars colliding, slippery roads, and many other accident related tragedies. Being in that car can be a safe place but turn quickly into a danger zone. If you're usually on the sidewalk or can be more away if a car is coming upon you fast so you will move out of the way. You cannot easily move from in front of a driving car if you're in the car driving it. Another reason is you don't have to worry when you're walking about your car breaking down in traffic which also can be very tragic.

Many of us could use some more money, a good workout, being more safe, and help keep the world a healthy place. I think once in a while if you can just leave the car in the garage, close the garage door and take a walk. I hope these reasons I gave you will help you understand why I choose walking over driving if you have any other ideas feel free to list them in the comment section below. So throw away those keys and get too stepping.