about drunk driving or driving under the influence (DUI) in the United States‚ with some focus on Massachusetts first time offender laws. Also‚ I discuss methods used by law enforcement to decrease the incidence of these types of crashes on our nation’s roadways. It’s been stated that in our society about two-thirds of us citizens consume alcohol‚ it is no wonder that driving under the influence remains such a prevalent issue in this country. This definitely keeps the issue of driving under the influence
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Use of Phone While Driving The amount of teenager and adults that use their phone while driving has increased greatly in the past years. This not only has caused a wide range of injuries‚ but also numerous deaths. Overall‚ phone interaction is dangerous and phone users should be aware of this fact. Travis Burhart stated‚ “A mere five letters can change a person’s life forever.” This quote is very true to those who constantly check their phones while driving a car‚ that could potently kill or injure
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of Today’s Drivers Have Dangerous Habits The majority of traffic accidents are caused by dangerous driving habits acquired and practiced by drivers. A recently new dangerous habit is the use of a cell phone while driving. The most dangerous driving habit is driving after consuming alcohol. Another habit that many people tend to have but don’t view as dangerous is listening to music while driving. It’s imperative that drivers understand these issues need to be taken seriously. The statistics continue
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phone and respond to the text but it also takes only a minute for your life to be over. Distracted driving is a growing and dangerous problem in today’s society that can lead to accidents causing injury and even death and is becoming one of the top killers. Thematic Statement My speech today is on texting while driving and I am against it. All drivers need to be aware of distracted driving and take steps to minimize the risk to themselves and others. “I’m asking you today to listen to the
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Drunk Driving happens when the driver of a vehicle is intoxicated from alcoholic beverages. This very dangerous and has devastating effects. Many people die each year from a drunk driving accident. In the lesson on drunk driving it states‚" Almost half of the crashes in which people are killed nationally involve drinking. There are more than 16‚000 of those crashes each year." in the same essay it states‚" The average person is likely to be legally intoxicated after consuming three mixed drinks‚
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Texting while Driving Texting and Driving has been one of the leading causes of death in the U.S... Texting has increased since 2008 by over 70 billion percent‚ and out of this teens are the ones who text more. The most ardent texters are teenagers between the ages of 13 to 17. Teenagers have a higher chance of texting and driving. Text messages can be useful to change plans‚ arranging for rides‚ or asking a question and parents will also be able to keep track of their child’s whereabouts‚ but
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drinking while driving are very dangerous and known to be very common in most people who drive today. When you are on the road you never know what could happen‚ anything could happen within seconds. Texting and drinking while driving are both similar because they both come out with consequences; both drinking and texting are distractions and can be very fatal. Anyone texting or driving are increasing the risk of their own life but pedestrians around them. The consequences of texting and driving can easily
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A Few Things To Know About Driving School For Adults If you didn’t have the chance to take driving class when you where in school‚ and you still don’t have your license‚ you should look into going to driving school now. Having your license gives you better mobility and lets you be more independent. You may be a little nervous about going to driving school as an adult‚ but you’ll find it isn’t as intimidating as you may imagine. Here are a few basic things to know. Classes Are For Adults If you’re
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Driving is a very demanding activity that requires a serious responsibility‚ attitudes with physical and mental abilities for safety. Alcohol and drugs can interfere with even the most skilled and experiened drivers’ safely. In order to drive safely‚ you must be alert‚ aware of your environment and able to make decisions. Your hands‚ feet and eyes are required to control the vehicle‚ and consumption or use of alcohol or drugs alter the function of your brain‚ which controls all of these. This can
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teen deaths in car accidents are alcohol related. Drunk driving cannot only hurt yourself but also the cars and pedestrians around you. Of the 1‚746 traffic fatalities among children ages 0 to 14‚ about one out of every six involved an alcohol impaired driver. To stop all the fatalities and injures from drunk driving awareness should be promoted‚ laws should be enforced‚ and students should know what to do if they are put in a drunk driving situation. Promoting awareness would be the first breakthrough
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