A Comparison of the Cell Phone Driver and the Drunk Driver David L. Strayer‚ Frank A. Drews‚ and Dennis J. Crouch‚ University of Utah‚ Salt Lake City‚ Utah Objective: The objective of this research was to determine the relative impairment associated with conversing on a cellular telephone while driving. Background: Epidemiological evidence suggests that the relative risk of being in a traffic accident while using a cell phone is similar to the hazard associated with driving with a blood alcohol
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Teenage drunk driving is a serious concern in today’s society. Underage drinking has been a popular topic amongst scholars for many years. A teenager driving drunk is against the law‚ has many consequences‚ and is a continuous problem. In order to understand how underage drinking goes against the law‚ it is important to first know who it is effecting teens. In 1984‚ a law was passed stating that alcohol cannot be consumed if under the age of 21. Anyone under the age 21 must have a blood alcohol
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Aggressive Drivers The number of vehicles on freeways and streets is increasing at an alarming rate. This influx of motor vehicles is creating hazardous conditions. Moreover‚ drivers are in such a rush to get to their destinations that many become angry or impatient with other motorists who are too slow or who are in their way. Aggressive drivers react foolishly toward others in several dangerous ways. One way an angry driver reacts is to cut off another motorist. He sometimes passes on the left
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just might be the way out. If you need something to do‚ getting drunk just might be the solution. Bored? I heard being drunk makes everything just a little more flashy. How about a challenge? The way alcohol really blurs your vision‚ when driving can really spice up your driving life. If at first you don’t succeed – try‚ try‚ and try again. After all‚ practice makes perfect! Recently‚ more and more drivers have discovered the joys of drunk driving. However‚ research indicates that consumption of alcohol
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Each day‚ people drive drunk more than 300‚000 times‚ but only about 3200 are arrested (Federal Bureau of Investigation‚ 2014). Could people only imagine to what extent drunk driving is irresponsible and destructive nowadays. According to the president of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) organization‚ which was created to fight with this phenomena‚ “drunk driving continues to be the most frequently committed violent crime” (Hamilton‚ 2000). Indeed‚ it is a real crime‚ which has to be punished
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influence charges. Thus‚ the types of penalties you may face if convicted of drunk driving in the state vary based on numerous factors. These include your blood alcohol content level and your prior record. In order to ensure that your rights are protected‚ it is important for you to understand the levels of DUI‚ and the potential consequences. If your BAC level is allegedly between .08 percent and .099 percent‚ you may be subject to the general impairment DUI penalties. You may also face these punishments
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“Distracted drivers?” The thoughts of what appear in my mind when I hear the words “distracted drivers” is not of a good thought but that of a horrible situation to be in. Many drivers in today’s society have caused many road accidents due to their incapability of watching the road before them because they are distracted. There are many different reasons why drivers could be distracted‚ for example: cellphones‚ other accompanied people in the vehicle‚ intoxicated driving‚ or simply being distracted
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Is Drunk Driving worth losing your life? Katie Ideal Thompson * Drinking and driving * Specific Purpose: To persuade my classmates to not get behind the wheel after drinking. Thesis Statement: Drinking and driving is an issue that most seem to ignore and think it doesn’t affect us but what if one day it did? I. Attention A. Maybe you were out with your friends one night having fun drinking at a bar or house party maybe celebrating a birthday or special event such as new years.
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Before the driver realizes it‚ they are passed out in front of the wheel of their vehicle. Drowsy driving is not a joke. Weariness behind the wheel affects a person’s ability to drive. It may lead to the possibility of a serious injury or death. Every year‚ 1‚550 deaths are caused by sleep-deprived drivers. Although there are numerous reasons for driving while being tired‚ the effect of sleepiness behind the wheel may lead to dreadful accidents. The ability to identify signs of an unfit driver is essential
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Position Paper The Death Penalty I believe the United States should continue to use the death penalty. I realize the death penalty is a hot topic in the United States today. There are many arguments for and against it. Those people that are for it say‚ Eye for an eye. Those people that are against it say its cruel and unusual punishment‚ hence its unconstitutional. I say its a necessary evil in todays society. Throughout this position paper I will go over the pros of the death penalty. There are a few
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