Motivation

Ms. Sheffer, a pediatric nurse, even paid a police officer to drive with Kelsey to previous accident sites and graphically explain what had happened.

“This is in hope of instilling an element of fear,” Ms. Sheffer said. “Cars are lethal weapons, and I want to make sure she has the experience she needs, and knows what can happen when you don’t pay attention.”

Kelsey, who will turn 17 in June, said she had lost the motivation to pursue her full license.

Fewer Youths Jump Behind the Wheel at 16 – New York Times

This reminded me of our discussion about how people underestimate the likelihood that bad things will happen to them.