Teens killed every year in a car crash. This year 10‚839 people will die in drunk-driving crashes- every 50 minutes. An average drunk driver has driven drunk 80 times before the first arrest. Every minute one person is injured from an alcohol-related crash. One in three people will be involved in an alcohol-related crash in their lifetime. Every 48 seconds‚ a drunk driver makes another person eligible to park in the handicap parking space. I learned that you should not drive with distracting passengers
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fingers at young drivers in today’s world. A number of accidents are caused by teens though I believe a worse threat is starting to appear. This threat being elderly drivers over the age of 70. These elderly drivers could be considered dangerous due to their decline in sensory. With more elderly drivers increasing over the years‚ drivers everywhere could be in danger. Within the next 20 years the number of elderly drivers is expected to triple in the United States (Older Drivers). To combat this
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Typical aggressive driving behaviors include speeding‚ driving too close to the car in front‚ not respecting traffic rules‚ improper lane changing or weaving‚ etc. The list is very long. Most people drive aggressively from time to time and many drivers are not even aware when they are doing it. Everyday we have to deal with these people on our roads. We run a great risk just driving around the corner to go to the store or a quiet walk. According to U.S. News and World Report‚ the U.S. Department
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an unsafe driver can result in senseless accidents hurting yourself as well as others on the road. However‚ it is interesting though sometimes annoying when we observe the categories that traverse our roads daily. In most cases these drivers are too oblivious to these classifications and to all the other drivers. Trying to sort out what type of driver a person might be is an extremely challenging task. However‚ knowing the different type of behavioral characteristics of these drivers on the road
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Distracted Drivers! General Purpose: To inform! Specific purpose To inform the audience about things distracted drivers do while driving.! ! ! ! ! Distracted Drivers! Who here has been involved in a car accident? Did you know that in 2012‚ 3‚328 people were killed in distraction-related crashes and about 421‚000 people were injured in crashes involving a distracted driver? I myself‚ didn’t know about these shocking statistics. Nothing grinds my gears more than drivers who unintentionally
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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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Inconsiderate Drivers Inconsiderate Drivers are a hazard to everyone‚ they are a nuisance to the public and they should be subpoenaed. Drivers who constantly break laws with no regard of others safety and well-being should be removed from the road for the good of all. Several Factors can put anyone in the category of an inconsiderate driver. These factors include car maintenance‚ road-rage‚ and distractions. Firstly‚ car repairs can be a costly expense when owning a motor vehicle. While the
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Distracted Drivers Alarmingly‚ every twenty four seconds there is a motor vehicle accident that occurs across America. These accidents occur due to unsafe actions and habitual behaviors displayed by drivers. The three main types of distractions are manual‚ visual‚ and cognitive distractions. Distracted driving is a growing problem in the United States. All distractions endanger driver‚ passenger‚ and by stander safety. Manual distraction involves the driver’s hands to come off the wheel. Some
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Topic: Personalities of Annoying Drivers Concept: The different types of drivers you find on the road. First classification/division: ‘White Knuckled drivers’ Older drivers No speed- choose to go at least 10 mph under the speed limit Gripping tightly to the wheel- giving the white knuckle look‚ holding on dear life Over cautious- most elderly people drive extremely cautiously Cars- usually drive older styled boats Second classification/division: Speed Demons Can’t
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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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