Drugs and Driving Injuries‚ especially from motor vehicle collisions‚ are the leading cause of death for individuals under age 44. The presence of alcohol is the factor most frequently associated with fatalities in vehicles‚ drownings‚ falls‚ and fire (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services‚ 1987). In the first report to Congress on traffic safety and alcohol (U.S. Department of Transportation‚ 1968)‚ it was concluded that more than 50 percent of fatal traffic collisions and 33 percent of
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license I have learned many facts. Facts on why it is unsafe to speed and on the importance of following the speed limits set. For example‚ one quote which I found to be very true is‚ "The faster you go‚ the more likely you are to crash. The faster you crash‚ the more likely you are to die." While auto accidents themselves injure a person in the United States every 10 seconds‚ speeding drivers are the cause of nearly 30% of these collisions. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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Meanwhile‚ vehicles are already expensive‚ so most people tend to drive them for more than a few years. Thus‚ older vehicles with little to no autonomous technology will still be on the road. This means that a person’s HAV may not crash‚ but the technology won’t stop vehicles without the technology from crashing into it. Furthermore‚ collision repair technicians may find themselves in the retrofit business. Third parties may offer this technology for the older vehicles‚ and someone
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Crash displayed various aspects of racism and stereotypes that occur everyday. One of the three major scenes in the movie that stood out was when the two officers pull over a black couple. Obviously they’ve done nothing completely harmful‚ reckless or dangerous. The leading officer claims the wife was performing falatio‚ while driving a vehicle‚ which could be a form of reckless driving and can be penalized for it. In fear of authority‚ and in all respect‚ the husband complies as polite as possible
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fatal injuries sustained remain the leading cause of death for Americans between the ages of 4 and 34 (NHTSA‚ 2006). Teens and young adults aged 15-29 years are the most vulnerable to motor vehicle injuries and they account for 38% of motor vehicle crash injuries (CDC‚ 2016). Seat belt use has been reported to save approximately 13‚000 lives each year and has prevented fatal injuries (CDC‚ 2011). In 2010‚ more than 30‚000 deaths from vehicle accidents were recorded‚ 53% of those killed were not wearing
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increasingly being recognized as a growing public health problem. In Egypt‚ RTAs constitute 45% of all injury mortalities. The main risk factors for road traffic accidents are factors influencing the exposure to risk‚ factors influencing crash involvement‚ severity of crash and of postcrash injuries. Objectives: To identify the driving style and driving behavior of medical students and its association with car accident involvement. Subjects and Methods: Driving style and behavior of 450 medical students
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“No matter how far wrong you’ve gone‚ you can always turn around.” The world renowned 2005 film‚ Crash‚ directed by Paul Haggis‚ sends the positive message of hope and potential for redemption in the world. Many of the characters make the wrong decisions and receive grace from the universe‚ which shows the audience that they should always be hopeful and understand that redemption is possible. Although the characters’ motives may not be justified‚ an unearthly force gives them the opportunity to redeem
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For most teens‚ getting a driver’s license is exciting and liberating. For their parents‚ however‚ it can be an anxiety-filled time. Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death for teens‚ and teens are four times more likely to be in a crash than older drivers. While these statistics are sobering‚ there are steps parents can take to help keep their teens safe. Leading by example‚ and talking to kids early and often about the risks and responsibilities of driving can help teens avoid accidents
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accidents in the year 2007 was approximately twice the number of accidents recorded in 1997. Objectives: The aim of this paper is to provide an initial understanding of the crash exposure pertaining to the mobility level in various states of Malaysia. It is of interest to explore the relationship of the exposure pattern and crash risk before planning effective countermeasures. Method: Travelling information based on odometer reading was obtained through Postcard Survey. 40‚000 postcards were sent randomly
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Road transport and traffic system‚ and safety problems in Ethiopia: The two decades Experiences Prepared for 9th International Conference on The Ethiopian Economy “We must now use every day to act on road safety‚ and implement effective sustainable action to prevent injury and death on the world’s roads.” Dr Lee Jong-wook‚ director-general‚ World Health Organization Prepared By: Temesgen Aklilu‚ (MA‚ BA) (Mobile: 0911228931) March‚ 2011 Addis Ababa Ethiopia [pic] Pictorial description
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