A narrow escape is something that almost everyone can relate to. Not only have I had luck on my side so did my dad and the other person in the other car. Getting into a car accident is very serious and can be very severe in some cases. Luckily‚ everyone that was involved in this one turned out to be alright physically but mentally I am still scarred for life. March 18‚ 2003 I just turned eight years old. I woke up in the morning so excited because who isn’t when you’re a little kid just waiting
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Rachel M Dr. M ENGL 1301 30 September 2013 A Cold January Night “COME ON! MOVE IT!” I screamed from inside my car. It was cold that afternoon‚ the kind of weather that you only see in January. As I sat in my car trying to stay warm‚ I could feel the cold‚ wet air penetrating down to my bones. I had just gotten off of a long‚ exhausting day of work and was ready for a hot bath and a nap. I was tired and all I wanted to do was get on 249 from Beltway 8 and go home. As usual‚ the five o’clock traffic
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Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death in teens ages 15 through 20. The licensing process should be much more restricted. Teens should be sufficiently educated on the rules of the road and should be trained to respect traffic laws and learn to drive safely. Teens should also begin driving instruction at earlier ages in controlled areas. There is evidence that the longer a person drives the safer and less prone to accidents they are. Even though new teen drivers only make up 7% of
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According to AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety‚ car crashes are the biggest killer of teens‚ even among AIDS‚ drug use‚ and street violence combined. Turning sixteen and being able to drive is one of the most anticipated events in every young person’s life. Just the thought of finally getting behind the wheel‚ and televisions shows such as MTV’s My Super Sweet Sixteen have really dramatized this spectacular day. While getting behind the wheel may be one of the most dangerous actions‚ why does every
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Distracted driving is a modern day epidemic. The National Safety Council reports that cellphone use while driving leads to over one-million car accidents a year. This image clearly shows the dangers of using electronics while on the road. The woman in the photo is sprawled on the road and appears to be dead. Her body is wrapped in headphones and looks similar to a chalk outline of a police investigation. The woman is holding some sort of electronic device‚ she could’ve been a driver in an accident
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Self-Driving Cars Our nation’s leader‚ President Obama has mentioned that in all of his two terms in office‚ the idea of the self-driving car has been a fantasy that has become a reality that will change our lives forever (qtd by Moor). It is so exciting to think that the crazy imaginations of cars is actually coming true. Self-Driving car features have recently entered the nation and for the most part‚ have become a success. It is something being talked about worldwide. The idea of the self-driving
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Do you know how many people die in a car accident each year? 40‚000 people die every single year. Did you know that a simple task of just buckling up can reduce that up to 50%? Imagine 20‚000 people saved with by the simple click of a seatbelt. A thirty mile-per-hour car crash for an unbelted child is the same as them jumping out of a third story window. Broken bone‚ dislocations‚ bruises‚ brain and head injuries are dangerous and are very common in cars accidents. Everyone should always wear a
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Imagine yourself as a sixteen year-old. You just got your driver’s license‚ and are going to go cruising with your friends to celebrate. However‚ at about ten o’clock‚ your attention isn’t on the road‚ and you crash into another vehicle. Two of your friends die on scene‚ and your other friend is seriously injured. For thousands of teens each year‚ this is a reality. Sixteen year-old drivers are three times more likely to crash than seventeen year olds‚ five times more likely to crash than eighteen
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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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PDHPE Speech By Mason Cohen Good morning Mr. Anderson and class. Today I will be talking to you about my perspective on the effectiveness of Health promotion campaigns that have been implemented in Australia in order to address the National Health priority issues‚ concerning cancer‚ cardiovascular disease and injury. Health promotion is the process of enabling people to increase control over‚ and to improve their health. In my opinion‚ for a campaign to be successful it must address all areas
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