Topic : “Putting the Brakes on Teenage Driving”
General Purpose : To persuade
Specific Purpose : To persuade my audience that the driving age should be raised to 18 years old.
Central idea : The best way to prevent teenage auto accidents is to rise the age for full driving privileges to 18.
INTRODUCTION
I. On a cold November night, a Ford Explorer charged down a California highway.
A. The 16-years-old driver and three of his friends were returning from a concert when the driver lost control of the car.
B. The driver and one passenger were killed; the other two passengers were injured seriously. …show more content…
This plan might sound harsh and inconvenient, but it is necessary step.
a. The evidence is clear that it would save a significant number of lives.
CONCLUSION
I. So today I have discussed about the extent of problem, causes and the solution.
II. There is no way to solve all the problems we face on the road, but we can do something to help save the lives of younger drivers and to make the road safer for all of us.
III. We should consider this plan so that we can make sure our next generations have a safer road environment.
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