Since the introduction of the first cell phone in 1983‚ the use of mobile devices has gone viral. Even with the growing danger of distracted driving‚ the laws are not the same in each state for all drivers. Teaching our young adults on the dangers involving with distracted driving‚ will empower them and give them the insight to make better choices while driving. The University of Michigan did a study on‚ ‘Reducing Teen Driver Distraction: Parents Play Important Role’ show a significant relationship
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Talking And Texting While Driving? Abstract: Distracted driving is a leading cause to automobile fatalities. Distracted driving can range from talking‚ texting…to eating‚ and drinking…. This topic has been a debate issue between several experts and U.S. citizens. The Experts have different point of views. One of the experts feels that integrated devices will solve the issue. The second expert feels that law enforcement focus only on texting and driving but there are other driving distractions. The third
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108 “Argumentative Essay RD” NWSU – Dr. Heard 14 September 2010 Texting and Driving Should Be Banned in Every State. Should the laws for texting while driving be the same in every State? In today’s society‚ the vast majority of people rely on a cell phone of their choice to talk‚ text‚ or e-mail. The most popular and dangerous is texting while driving. In most state texting while driving is ban for everyone and in other states there is an age limit for texting and driving. The
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been passed making texting and driving illegal. This law was approved because of the mass amount of accidents occurring due to the operator of a vehicle texting while driving. I do not believe a Public Service Announcement about this topic will reduce the number of distracted driving related incidents. Other people believe this type of announcement will in fact reduce the number of distracted driving related accidents. Texting isn ’t the only type of distracted driving. It can be anything from brushing
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Can We Prevent Distracted Driving? A Public Service Announcement is not effective enough to reduce the number of distracted driving incidents. We live in a society where people are too distracted by their phones to put them down‚ even if that means risking their lives by driving distracted. According to an article posted on Mother Jones‚ the Department of Transportation estimates that at any given daylight moment‚ approximately 660‚000 people are "using cell phones or manipulating electronic devices"
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Distracted Driving Distracted driving is dangerous because it can kill any driver or passenger; however‚ steps can be taken to reduce the causes of distracted driving and the number of fatalities that result from it. There are many different distractions behind the wheel‚ the one most people do and it is very dangerous is texting and driving. More and more Studies are found everyday this is not safe‚ people should care if they’re putting their lives at risk. “In Study 1‚ we found that males reported
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Annotated Bibliography "Distracted Driving." Opposing Viewpoints Online Collection. Detroit: Gale‚ 2012. Opposing Viewpoints In Context. Web. 6 Mar. 2013. In this article “Distracted Driving”‚ many distractions are mentioned other than just cell phone usage‚ such as changing the radio station or driving with kids in the back seat. It is stated that the dangers from distracted driving are because of the decrease in brain function and inability to pay full attention to the road. These practices
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Distracted driving; even know this is a very hard and complex problem to solve‚ their are organizations out there trying to end this horrific problem. Some examples of these organizations are Teens Against Distracted Driving‚ and End Distracted Driving. Their purpose is to “ educate teens about the dangers of driving while distracted.” And they do this by letting teenagers create posters‚ flyers‚ websites‚ etc. On the other hand‚ End0DD helps solve this problem by posting lots of statistics‚ posting
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To address the problem of distracted driving‚ I propose that the general public should be apprised of the perils of distracted driving on a regular basis. This can be implemented by posting pictures‚ posters and videos that are against distraction behind the wheels on social media to constantly remind the general public of the dangers associated with distracted driving. This awareness process can be accomplished by respected bodies such as National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
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Zach Scriven Mr. Belmont College Composition 1 1 November‚ 2016 Argumentative Ethics of Self Driving Cars Self-driving cars only been practical since the early 2000’s‚ but the need for a self-driving vehicle has existed since the first horse drawn cart. Many types of self driving vehicles exist‚ including the already mentioned car to large industrial mining machines and farm equipment. Since the self-driving car is now practical and already being tested on open roadways‚ the moral implications
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