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    Safe Driving

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    The Importance of Safe Driving According to the Center for Disease Control‚ motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among people ages 5-34 in the United States.1 In fact‚ between 2000 and 2005‚ 42‚000 people died on our country’s roads and highways.2 Additionally‚ the lifetime costs of crash-related deaths and injuries among drivers and passengers were $70 billion in 2005.3 While all of these are the result of accidents‚ a large percentage of these are accidents that could have been

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    Distracted Driving

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    When driving‚ the risk of crashing is always a possibility; however with a cell phone in your hand the risk is four times greater. Using a cell phone while driving has become a big problem in areas around the globe and is reckless driving. Keisha Wall‚ a nineteen year old girl learned her lesson after she killed Christine Lyon‚ while reading a text message in Southeast England. Wall Claimed she had her hands on the wheel‚ but the evidence showed that she received and sent a message at the time of

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    Cars Financing

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    INTRODUCTION: The subject of car finance comprises the different financial products which allows someone to acquire a car with any arrangement other than a single lump payment. The provision of car finance by a third party supplier allows the acquirer to provide for and raise the funds to compensate the initial owner‚ either a dealer or manufacturer. For Business sector finance: Car finance is required by both private individuals and businesses. All types of finance products are available to either

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    Aggressive Driving

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    Persuasive Speech: Agressive Driving Specific Purpose: To persuade the audience that aggressive driving should be avoided. Introduction I.Attention Getter: Speeding‚ tailgating‚ giving the finger and outright violence. Each day Americans grow more and more likely to take out their personal frustrations on other drivers. It is called aggressive driving and it is on the incline. II. Definition: Driving is a curious combination of public and private acts. A car isolates a driver from the

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    Teen Driving

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    Cell phones and Driving Why is this such a problem for teen drivers? * Many teens mainly focus on staying connected with their friends and family‚ now with all the new technology it is easier to do so. Cell phones are now so much more portable and easy to use teens will take advantage of it‚ resulting in texting and driving or talking on the phone while driving. * Most teens don’t realize that using a cell phone while driving is dangerous. Most teens believe that they are “good drivers”

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    Aggressive Driving

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    Aggressive Driving Miller‚ Christopher S. 12/16/2007 Engl112 Marie Larcara   Aggressive driving is an ongoing problem on our roadways that is completely unnecessary and preventable. There are many causes‚ dangers‚ and solutions. We can stop this growing epidemic before it rages out of control by gaining our composure‚ realizing the problem and implementing corrective action. Everyday we deal with agitated individuals on our roadways. Every time we get behind the wheel of our vehicle

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    Drowsy Driving

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    Deborah Salerno November 20‚ 2007 SLEEP DEPRIVATION & DRIVING Nothing could prepare me for the news I received six years ago about the unexpected death of my close friend Joey. I will never forget the night he died. How I had been with him just minutes before‚ and how his death was totally unnecessary and preventable. A few weeks before Christmas in 2001‚ Joey‚ myself and a few of my other co-workers were closing down the local restaurant we worked at while attending Umass Lowell. It had

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    In the first 7 chapters of Car Guys vs Bean Counters‚ it is easy to see why the production line and accounting/financing have disagreements regarding the primary purpose of the company. A considerably large reason for General Motors downfall seems to be the focus they had on the numbers they had to arrive at to generate a large profit. All GM was aiming to do was to do anything to maximize profits without a focus on the quality of the product. The issue of not keeping themselves grounded arose from

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    Hybrid Car

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    some or all of their power from large‚ rechargeable batteries. All-electric EVs‚ where the battery is the only power source. Most current (non-luxury) models have a quoted range of 80-120 miles (130-190 km). In practice‚ range varies according to driving style‚ terrain and the use of auxiliary equipment such as heating/air conditioning. Electric Vehicle Component Type of Electric Vehicle Battery electric vehicles Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are powered by electricity stored in large batteries

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    Defensive Driving

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    responsibility. According to statistics‚ over 40‚000 people are killed each year due to automobile accidents that could have been prevented. By taking a defensive approach to driving‚ you could ultimately save someone’s life or help prevent an accident. Defensive driving skills can also help you avoid the dangers caused by other people’s bad driving. Before you get behind the wheel‚ it is important to learn skills that will help you stay in control. First of all‚ make sure your vehicle is in good working condition

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