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    and prevention report that drives in this age group particularity makes are likely to underestimate hazardous conditions drive too fast and get distracted by their passengers . In addition they are the least likely to wear a seat belt and are more then likely to crash if they drive after consuming alcohol. Second reason is 16 is way to young to start driving. Many teen have died or killed someone else in a accident because they get so excited to drive that they start speeding. A bicyclist was killed

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    Road Rage Research Paper

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    other dangerous weapon by the operator or passenger of one motor vehicle on the operator or passengers of another motor vehicle". (Motorists) The AAA Foundation defines road rage as “violent anger caused by the stress and frustration involved in driving a motor vehicle – a motorist’s uncontrolled anger that is usually provoked by another motorist’s irritating act is expressed in aggressive or violent behaviors with an intention to cause physical harm.” The two definitions

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    drive at the age of 16. Graduated Licences should be used to decrease teen car accidents. What are the reasons that Graduated Licences should be used? Well, the 1st reason is that it makes driving safer. Graduated Licences (GLs) give teens more experience step by step. It also teaches teens how to pass a driving test instead of just learning how to drive. Lastly, if you think about it, there is less traffic on the road and the roads are going smoothly. In addition, there would be less accidents.

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    We spend a lot of time driving, and sometimes we get so used to it that we get distracted by other things as we cruise down the road. We do many things that distract us as we drive, such as talk to our passengers, listen to music, and even check our phones. But a recent video captured by one driver proves just how quickly things can go awry when operating a vehicle. The video shows a truck loaded with a bunch of large logs driving down a winding road in front of the driver who was recording. The

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    to seriously injure and likely kill anyone who happens to be in the way. People somehow ignore these glaring details and often drive carelessly or recklessly despite the potential consequences, two examples of this are tailgating and eating while driving. Firstly, drivers can be needlessly reckless by tailgating the driver in front of them. There are many reasons that someone could be tailgating, one of which being that they do not realize how dangerous it is. Another reason could be they are trying

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    doing. This, unfortunately, does include driving. Matter of fact, cell phones have impacted America so significantly, that 1.6 million people die from the use of a cell phone while driving. So the question might come up, “What could these individuals being doing on their phones?” Well, they could be looking in a camera, playing a game, or doing the most common function everyone does, texting. 1 out of every 4 car accidents are caused by texting and driving in the United States. In four different experiments

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    Texting and Driving Is it socially acceptable to drive drunk? Then why do we allow millions of people to text and drive which is potentially so much more detrimental society. Texting and driving has become the 21st century safety issue we are facing. We are instinctively addicted to our phones and can not resist picking it up every time it dings or vibrates. Texting and driving shows poor character because it is irresponsible and inconsiderate. Texting and driving needs to be stopped before the

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    spots? How can you help prevent an accident due to a blind spot? • Blind spots are spots near your car that you can’t normally see when looking through mirrors in your car. You can help prevent an accident by minimizing your blind spots or when driving to make sure you are not in another driver’s blind spots. 2. What is the correct following distance in good weather? What about in inclement weather? • The correct following distance is two seconds in good weather. In inclement weather the following

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    problems regarding the new technology of self-driving cars is major safety and legal issues. For instance, according to the article PRO/CON: Self-driving cars could take over the road in the near future article, "the technology used in those cars creates serious safety problems." The article states that the technology used in self-driving cars is not safe and huge improvements must be made before they can safety handle streets. According to the article, self-driving cars can only rely on pre-programmed information

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    Since the 1920s, researchers have been conducting experiments on automating cars. And they’ve come a long way since then. Today there are cities that are already allowing and testing out autonomous cars. An autonomous car is a self-driving car. Autonomous cars are better than human drivers. Passengers can be more productive and get work done on the way to work or school while they’re in the car. Autonomous cars are actually so much safer than human drivers, and it’s also a great transportation option

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