A Persuasive Speech On Responsible Driving
Responsible Driving
"Imagine a crowd of 44,000 people in the stands at a World Series or
Super Bowl game. A television camera scans the individual faces --- some exuberant, some anxious --- all sports fans out for a good time. As many people as are in that crowd will die in highway accidents this year. More than half of those accidents will involve alcohol, alone or in combination with other drugs. A disproportionate number of the dead will be young, between the ages of 15 and 24. One group, 16 year olds, will be in 40% of all the singl-car, alcohol related crashes" (Knox 19). This statement shows the high risk and number of fatalities due to driving. It is very important to learn safe and responsible driving skills, which is why I am giving this speech. If …show more content…
They include red x for lane closed, green arrow for lane open, yellow x for about to turn red, and flashing yellow x, which means used for left turns only (Kenel 75). Traffic control signals are mainly used to safely and efficiently control traffic at intersections. They include Red, yellow, green, flashing red and yellow, and green yellow red turning signals
(O'neil 57). Know that you know what rules and signs to obey when driving all you have to know now is how to phisically start the car and use its features. I am going to explain an almost step by step explanation of how drive a car. You must first go through a sort of checklist in your head before starting or even getting into your car. Before entering you should quickly but effieciently check the surrounding area, the wheels, under the car and every once in a while under the hood. Now you can get into the car (Kenel 110-111).
First close and lock all doors. This is to prevent carjacking and theft, although its uncommon in this area. Place the key in the igniton but dont turn it yet. Adjust your seat, headrest and mirrors if needed. Put on your seat
"Imagine a crowd of 44,000 people in the stands at a World Series or
Super Bowl game. A television camera scans the individual faces --- some exuberant, some anxious --- all sports fans out for a good time. As many people as are in that crowd will die in highway accidents this year. More than half of those accidents will involve alcohol, alone or in combination with other drugs. A disproportionate number of the dead will be young, between the ages of 15 and 24. One group, 16 year olds, will be in 40% of all the singl-car, alcohol related crashes" (Knox 19). This statement shows the high risk and number of fatalities due to driving. It is very important to learn safe and responsible driving skills, which is why I am giving this speech. If …show more content…
They include red x for lane closed, green arrow for lane open, yellow x for about to turn red, and flashing yellow x, which means used for left turns only (Kenel 75). Traffic control signals are mainly used to safely and efficiently control traffic at intersections. They include Red, yellow, green, flashing red and yellow, and green yellow red turning signals
(O'neil 57). Know that you know what rules and signs to obey when driving all you have to know now is how to phisically start the car and use its features. I am going to explain an almost step by step explanation of how drive a car. You must first go through a sort of checklist in your head before starting or even getting into your car. Before entering you should quickly but effieciently check the surrounding area, the wheels, under the car and every once in a while under the hood. Now you can get into the car (Kenel 110-111).
First close and lock all doors. This is to prevent carjacking and theft, although its uncommon in this area. Place the key in the igniton but dont turn it yet. Adjust your seat, headrest and mirrors if needed. Put on your seat