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    associated with motorcycles, however, they are still safe when driven correctly. When driving an automobile, you are more prone to distractions. When in the comfort of your car you are able to eat food, talk on the phone, mess with the radio, or be distracted by other passengers. All of these distractions can cause a driver to become unfocused, and cause an accident. Drivers will often times will continue driving and attend to the distractions, rather than pulling over. However, when riding a motorcycle

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    Distracted driving is an issue that causes so many deaths each year. Looking at your phone, somewhere else in the car, or even doing your makeup can be the last thing you do before killing yourself and others. The state of Florida is urging drivers not to drive distracted through public service announcements and laws related to distracted driving. Public service announcements (PSA) are made to warn drivers of the consequences of driving while distracted. However, the decision is up to the driver

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    should take care of while driving: immediate and peripheral. So the immediate tasks are the most important, which like staying on the roadway and reacting to the changes that may impact you. As for the Peripheral tasks would be considered as less important like: monitoring the speed and viewing the surrounding environment to the vehicle. Practically, both the immediate and peripheral driving tasks are going to be affected in case of engaging in any phone conversation while driving. Technological

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    to 50 minutes of commute time, which has the possibility to “add up globally to a mind-blowing one billion hours-equivalent to twice the time it took to build the Great Pyramid of Giza.” (“Ten Ways Autonomous Driving Could Redefine the Automotive World”). The possibility of freeing up driving time would allow commuters to do certain activities that would usually require people being at home. By allowing commuters to watch certain TV shows or to finish a book while on the route would mean that it would

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    If you were to sit down and think about all the terrifying things you’d prefer to avoid experiencing in your lifetime, a collision with a tractor-trailer might make the top of the list. Regular car accidents aren’t fun. When you think about a car colliding with a tractor-trailer, it’s not difficult to imagine the worst happening. Unfortunately, truck collisions happen all the time. They even happen in cities just like Goshen. Furthermore, they can happen to anyone. No one is exempt. It doesn’t

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    INTRO Have you ever walked and text? Many people are guilty of it but it's still very dangerous. A Lot of people each year get killed by distracted walking but, there are ways to stop it and there are reasons why it’s not the bright to ban it. The dangers of distracted walking Many people each year die or get injured because of distracted walking. Its sad that walking has become a bad idea. But there are ways to help stop it. People could ban it. ¨According to Take steps To Avoid Injury While Walking

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    Due to numerous car accidents and deaths, I think riding in the back of a pickup truck should be illegal. I’ve always heard that it’s illegal to ride in the back of a pickup truck in some states such as Georgia and Colorado because of seatbelt laws and light restrictions. On the other hand, other few states have no laws about riding in the back of a pickup truck because of agricultural activities, special events, emergency situations and etc. Also, some of the states contain rural areas where pickup

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    Texting and walking, a dangerous multi-task many people don't notice. Although it doesn't seem like a big deal, walking while you are on a cell phone, video game, or even just listening to music while crossing a street can be extremely dangerous. Distracted walking injuries involving cell phones accounted for an estimated 11,101 injuries between 2000 and 2011. It is obvious that you should pay attention while crossing the street, especially if it is busy, which is why whenever you cross the road

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    Many children dream of growing up to be a professional racer. One of the racing sports is motocross. Being a professional motocross racer takes effort, practice, and money. The effects on professional motocross racers who have factory sponsorships include financial security and perks not available to private riders. Riders from across the world strive to ride in a professional circuit. Riders travel across the United States and the cost of the travel alone is a huge financial responsibility

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    fatalities per year are caused by texting and driving. Texting and driving puts the motorists in a dangerous scenario. The risk of texting and driving are endless. Young and immature motorists are oblivious to the hazards that are wrapped around texting and driving. But motorists that are older and more mature still text and drive too. Texting and driving puts the life of the driver and the passengers in jeopardy. First of all, texting and driving is very distracting to motorists. People who

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