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What Are The Dangers Of Speeding Persuasive Essay

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Derek Castle

I jumped the railroad tracks on Jefferson Street and exceeded the speed limit. I know that I made a mistake, a big mistake that could have hurt me and others, but thankfully that wasn’t the case. I know what I did was dumb and irresponsible and it will not happen again. You need to always wear a seatbelt. You should take your time while crossing railroads, you should only go the speed limit if not slower, when coming to a stop sign, make a complete stop and look all around you to make sure nothing is coming. When you’re switching lanes check your blind spots and also use your turn signals. When going into a tunnel, turn your headlights on. Watch for pedestrians that are walking across the road. Do not drive too close to …show more content…

Never use a cell phone while driving, texting while driving makes you take your eyes off the road and you could switch lanes and not even know it until you hit another car. You should never drink and drive. If a car is wanting to pass you then let it pass you, do not try to speed up because that can cause danger to you and other cars around you. Headlights are another part of road safety. Headlights should be used when the weather is bad, because dense fog, heavy snow, or heavy rain can prevent you from seeing where you are going and others from seeing your car. Headlights at night are also invaluable because other cars can tell where you are. Always adjust your mirrors so that you can see everything around you. Never pass a car in a no passing zone, the lines are there for a reason. Do not swerve around the road back and forth to miss potholes because, a police man may think you are a drunk driver and will pull you over. Never pass a school bus, even it is in motion it is still against the law to pass a school bus. Check your blind side before switching in to a different lane and then turn on your turn signal if nothing is coming. When passing a semi truck, make sure to leave enough room before you get in

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