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    hear about the dangers of it, many of us continue to text and drive. Texting and driving is the leading cause of accidents in the United States. The numbers illustrating the dangers of texting while driving are utterly alarming. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2015, distracted driving killed 3,477 people. In an attempt to decrease the number of accidents and the death toll, due to texting and driving, AT&T phone company launched an “It Can Wait,” campaign. One of the

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    Texting while driving has become a persistent issue in society because of new technologies that make picking up a phone convenient, but also dangerous. Many teens as well as adults have formed a habit of using their cell phones while driving their vehicles. The act of composing, sending or reading a text message interrupts a person’s attention while driving which causes visual, cognitive, and manual distractions. Texting while driving may seem harmless, however it is responsible for serious injuries

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    drive, it could be. Or maybe it’s people who are speeding along the road? Did you say driving drunk? Well that’s wrong. “The number one cause of automobile accidents is caused by distracted drivers” Web Site: http://seriousaccidents.com/legal-advice/top-causes-of-car-accidents/. That’s right, people that are talking, texting, or even eating while they drive. So, have you even used your cell phone lately while driving, wither it was just a quick glance down to see who sent that text, or see who just

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    What is economic? Economic is a study of how people make choices among the alternatives. Since the resources that are available to world are very scarce, it is important to study economic in order to make the best choice that can maximize the total profits. Real life cases are the best examples for studying economic concepts. In this paper, there are three real life cases that illustrate economic concepts base on the Case in Point boxes from the Course Reader. The first case will define the economic

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    an epidemic than a bad habit, is distracted driving. Texting and driving specifically, immediately endangers yourself and anybody around you. Besides texting and talking on the phone, other distractions include eating or drinking, looking at maps, changing the radio, grooming, etc. Next time you are able to watch people driving, notice what they’re doing. I’ve noticed that often times, especially on the freeway, people are doing everything except driving. It’s almost as if they see it as a mundane

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    Seeing someone behind the wheel of a car and texting has become quite a frequent sight. Texting and driving is a serious hazard, which could ultimately cost you your life or others. This pressing issue needs well thought out ads that will convince people to act on this deadly habit and not just be aware of it. Through that idea I felt that my ad is a perfect fit for this problem. This will be revealed through understanding how important this topic is, while also understanding the pathos and logos

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    Almost everyone says texting and driving is not safe, but many people still do it anyways. In fact studies show that 97.5 percent of people cannot drive safely while using their cell phones. Is the use of your cell phone worth risking your life and everyone else around you? My goal is to make sure you actually do not have phone access in a car, because everyone knows the danger, but my point is to get it across and actually do it. “1 out of 4 car accidents everyday are caused by

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    American in the U.S has an addiction of being on a phone while driving. The Public Service Announcement (PSA), “The Danger of Texting & Driving” presents an American teenager texting and driving. This PSA shows and explains what can happen when a person is in a vehicle and on a mobile device. As mentioned previously this video demonstrates what consequences can happen as a result of any American simply looking at his or her phone while driving. However, this short video also can teach and demonstrate

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    [Date] Texting and Driving Ever wonder how your life would be if you killed someone while driving and texting? Think of it this way, it could be your friend, your child, someone you love with all of your heart or even you. How would this affect you, your family or the family of someone else you could easily hurt? During this essay I will persuade you why Idaho should enact Legislation which prohibits texting while driving with statistics, facts and my own personal experience. Texting-while-driving

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    Texting and driving was and continues to be one of the major factors of car accidents in America’s population. In the following advertisement named, “Phone in one hand, Ticket in the other” it is noted that texting and driving are frowned upon in our society, and the authorities are giving citizens tickets for texting and driving. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) had created and promoted this ad to help decrease car accidents involving texting and driving, by informing the

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