"In 2003‚ there were 937 drivers age 16 who were involved in fatal crashes"(Davis 249). 16 teen year old’s are the youngest and most immature drivers to hit the road. 16- year- old’s need more development in their brains to be safe drivers. 16- year- old brains are not fully developed to obtain their license. Also teens are too inexperienced because they are new drivers. 16- teen- year old’s are not getting enough experience with Co drivers. The driving age should be raised in Washington. 16- year-
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The The Washington Traffic Safety Commission estimates that a car accident happens every 5 minutes‚ with many of these occurring in Seattle. Not all of these accidents result in whiplash‚ but many do. While car accidents are the most common way that whiplash happens‚ any sudden blow that forces your head to jerk backward and forward quickly‚ can result in whiplash. What is Whiplash? The sudden and forceful jerking of the head forward and then backward causes the neck muscles to strain. It can
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Three Types of Traffic Violations You Should Consult with an Attorney About Many traffic tickets are simply a matter of paying the fine. In some situations‚ you may be able to pay the ticket by mail or online. However‚ there are many tickets that can be serious‚ whether they require you to appear in court or not. The following are three situations when you need to speak to an attorney. Speeding tickets for high speeds In some situations‚ you can be driving at such high speeds that it will not be
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Applying window tint to your auto glass can help you in many different ways. Windshield tint provides privacy that you normally do not get with the windows of your car. You also receive protection from ultra violet rays. You can learn to apply tint to window yourself or have a professional do it for you. Either way‚ the steps outlined here will need to be followed by whoever works on your auto glass. Whether you work on your windows or you let a professional do it‚ make sure that the person applying
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Like every popular topic‚ driving while under the influence of alcohol is surrounded by myths. With the help of the Internet and popular media‚ unsubstantiated beliefs about drunk driving can spread further and appear more credible. Unfortunately‚ these myths also perpetuate the thousands of alcohol related deaths on our nation’s highways each year. Here are four of the more common myths: You Can Drive While Intoxicated by Going Slower The idea behind this one is that if your reflexes are slower
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Seat Belt Policy in New Hampshire Policy Background Motor vehicle accidents and the 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
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As a parent‚ do you really want to put your child at risk of death because of the lack of driving skills? Or even as a teenager‚ do you want to end your life early because you don’t know the proper rules of the road? I don’t think a teenagers life should ever be in danger because they aren’t sure how to do a correct left turn going into oncoming traffic‚ or how to yield at a yield sign. The driving age should be raised to eighteen so teens are more responsible‚ mature‚ and ready to take on a very
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After you have been in an automobile accident the most important step is making sure that everyone involved is OK. An automobile can be replaced‚ unlike a human life! However‚ one of the most annoying hassles of car accidents is that your vehicle may be too damaged to drive. If you do not have a secondary vehicle to get you to and from work while your car is being repaired‚ your accident could cost you even more money because of lost wages or from losing your job. Understanding when you are entitled
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The damages that a truck accident causes are usually life-altering‚ if not life-ending. According to statistics‚ truck accidents can lead to disproportionate number of serious injuries and fatalities because of the sheer size of the trucks. Florida ranks fifth in the United States with the highest number of deaths involving large trucks. Nearly 400 fatalities were documented in the state in recent statistics. While you cannot know ahead of time the mistakes truckers will make as you drive‚ there
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Erhick DeMattos English C01 Dr. Gregory 4/13/2013 Blaming Misfortune Four months ago in the small town of Newtown‚ Conn. twenty first graders and seven adults were shot dead by a mentally challenged teenager who committed suicide right after. Earlier that day‚ he also killed his mother. A NRA member‚ who for some reason had military weapons at her house. The town lost some of their children‚ but America as a whole grieved. Not too long after‚ people started pointing fingers. Who’s to blame
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