The Dangers and Implications of Distracted Driving
explanatory Essay
1551 words
A lot of drivers that have alcohol in their blood don’t appear this way. Statistics have shown that even the tiniest amount of alcohol can influence the way you drive. As more people understand the many behaviors that can become aggressive and see their own behavior, they can become adapted to safer driving practices and manage risk more effectively. Many people believe that drinking and driving or texting and driving is okay if nobody gets hurt, well they’re wrong. Almost every time an accident happens that involves alcohol or dangerously using the phone, somebody gets hurt, and I am wanting to prove my statement. There’s a certain amount of alcohol the body can take at a time. Alcohol is measured by how much alcohol is in your body over a period of time. Alcohol can alter sleep patterns, basic motor functions, and thoughts and emotions. It can also harm your memory (Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility). There are many different ways alcohol can affect the body. Most alcoholics usually start out as social drinkers. Nearly 7.82 million 12-20 year old girls reported consuming alcohol in the past year. 20% of the alcohol you drink goes straight to the blood stream. 0.10 is the legal intoxication for alcohol in most states. Blood Alcohol Concentration levels are given in milligrams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood (Knox). Many people are unaware of how easily and quickly alcohol begins to affect the body. Many people have different effects when they drink alcohol. Alcoholism is an addiction to alcohol and can be compared to getting a heart disease (Knox). Alcohol can become very dangerous. If there’s a lot of alcohol in a person’s blood, then it can lead to unconsciousness. The heart and lungs will be slo... ... middle of paper ... ...t your license revoked. 19. Works Cited 20. Louise I. Gerdes. Drunk Driving. San Diego: Greenhaven Press, 2001, Print. 21. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Usa.gov Web. April 22, 2014 22. Stefan Kiesbye. Distracted Driving Detroit: Greenhaven Press, Print. 23. Jean McBee Knox, Drinking, Driving, and Drugs New York: Chelsea House Publishers, Print. 24. Foundation for Traffic Safety. AAAfoundation.org Web, April 25, 2014. 25. Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility responsibility.org Web, April 28, 2014. 26. Teens Against Drunk Driving TADD.org Web, May 15, 2014 27. Mothers Against Drunk Driving MADD.org Web, May 15, 2014 19. Heading centered 20. Book 21.Online Report 22. Book 23. Book 24. Online Report 25. Online Report 26. Online Report 27. Online Report Works Cited
In this essay, the author
- Explains that even the tiniest amount of alcohol can influence the way you drive. as more people understand the many behaviors that can become aggressive, they can adapt to safer driving practices and manage risk more effectively.
- Explains that alcohol is measured by how much is in the body over a period of time. alcohol can alter sleep patterns, basic motor functions, and thoughts and emotions.
- Explains that alcoholism is an addiction to alcohol and can be compared to getting a heart disease.
- Explains that even the tiniest amount of alcohol can influence the way you drive. as more people understand the many behaviors that can become aggressive, they can adapt to safer driving practices and manage risk more effectively.
- Explains that alcohol is measured by how much is in the body over a period of time. alcohol can alter sleep patterns, basic motor functions, and thoughts and emotions.
- Explains that alcoholism is an addiction to alcohol and can be compared to getting a heart disease.
- Explains that alcohol-related crashes kill more than 180 children under the age of 14 due to the cost of alcohol. drunk driving costs the united states $132 billion a year.
- Explains that aggressive driving is one of the most common behaviors among teen drivers, including speeding, distracted driving, driving at high speeds, and not wearing a seatbelt.
- Explains that young drivers who drink and drive have the greatest risk of dying in a crash that involves alcohol, since their bodies aren't as strong as someone with the age of 34.
- Explains that teens 16-19 are 3 times more likely to be in a wreck than adults. 64% of teenagers 16 and 17 years of age text and drive every day.
- Argues that people tend to think that it's okay to dangerously drive, and are willing to excuse these kinds of behaviors. however, 90% of teens report that drinking and driving is not worth the consequences it can cause.
- Explains that in 2012, 64% of people died due to alcohol related car accidents. in 2010, of the 1,210 traffic deaths among children ages 0 t 14, 17% were involved.
- Explains that heading centered 20. book 21.online report 22.
Harness the Power of AI to Boost Your Grades!
Haven't found what you were looking for? Talk to me, I can help!
Related
- explanatory
- analytical
- opinion
- Negative Effects Of Distracted Drivingexplanatory essayLiz Marks was an typical seventeen year old student, two weeks short of her 18th birthday. Liz was a ordinary high school student who enjoyed going to high school basketball and football games, bowling with friends, going to parties and modeling on the side. Liz was addicted to her cell phone, she felt like she needed it at all times or she would feel disconnected from the world and felt lonely without it. Her mother, Betty Shaw, would constantly remind her not to text and drive but Liz has admitted to ignoring the warnings of texting and driving because she notice other people do it and she thought getting into an accident would never happen to her. On April 7th, 2012, Liz Marks got into an extremely dangerous accident caused by distracted
In this essay, the author
- Describes how liz marks was an ordinary high school student who was addicted to her cell phone. she was rushed to the university of baltimore shock trauma center and had many surgeries to resemble her face.
- Explains that liz and her mother spoke at schools and groups in maryland to raise awareness for distracted driving, which has become a huge issue over the past few years.
- Explains that distracted driving can be controlled, but people will continue to do it until they realize what it can cause.
- Describes how liz marks was an ordinary high school student who was addicted to her cell phone. she was rushed to the university of baltimore shock trauma center and had many surgeries to resemble her face.
- Explains that liz and her mother spoke at schools and groups in maryland to raise awareness for distracted driving, which has become a huge issue over the past few years.
- Explains that distracted driving can be controlled, but people will continue to do it until they realize what it can cause.
- Explains that distracted driving has become a major issue in today's society. distracted driving is broken down into three main parts: manual, visual, and cognitive distraction.
- Explains the dangers and consequences of distracted driving, but why do people still use their cell phone while driving?
- Explains that the top two age groups involved in car accidents due to distracted driving are aged twenty and under and ages 20-29. teens are four times more likely to get into a fatal car accident because they are addicted to their cell phones.
- Explains the dangers and consequences of distracted driving and states that states are banning cell phone use behind the wheel but not fully.
- Opines that distracted driving is becoming an enormous problem in today's age with making quick phone calls, sending a text, eating, drug abuse and even listening to music.
- Explains that cell phone use behind the wheel is the biggest problem with distracted driving, while drug use is a huge problem.
2631 wordsRead More - Essay On The Effects Of Alcoholismexplanatory essayAlcohol has harmful effects on the brain by interfering with the brains pathways. The consumption of alcohol can affect how the brain works, which can cause a change in the behavior and even the mood of a person. It also largely affects the coordination and long term memory of a user. Alcohol acts as a depressant and therefore slows down the rate of brain functions. The heart is at risk for damage as well. Alcohol can cause cardiomyopathy, which is the stretching of heart muscles or Arrhythmias which causes an irregular heartbeat. Because the heart takes such a toll when dealing with alcoholism there is an increased risk of stroke and high blood pressure. The pancreas is also at risk of damage, for instance the production of toxic substanc...
In this essay, the author
- Explains that alcoholism is addictive and has negative effects on the body, including the brain, heart, and pancreas.
- Explains that alcoholism also takes a major toll on the liver which can lead to many serious problems.
- Explains that alcoholism increases the risk of an array of cancers, including stomach, mouth, esophagus, liver, and throat. alcohol causes damage to the central nervous system, which can lead to autoimmune diseases.
- Explains that alcoholism is addictive and has negative effects on the body, including the brain, heart, and pancreas.
- Explains that alcoholism also takes a major toll on the liver which can lead to many serious problems.
- Explains that alcoholism increases the risk of an array of cancers, including stomach, mouth, esophagus, liver, and throat. alcohol causes damage to the central nervous system, which can lead to autoimmune diseases.
- Explains that alcoholism has negative effects on women's reproductive functioning, including anovulation, decreased ovarian mass, early menopause, and sperm quality.
- Explains that alcoholism causes many issues but the effects on the body can be fatal.
595 wordsRead More - The Benefits Of Alcoholexplanatory essayEthyl alcohol, or ethanol, is an intoxicating ingredient found in beer, wine, and liquor. Alcohol is produced by the fermentation of yeast, sugars, and starches. It is a central nervous system depressant that is rapidly absorbed from the stomach and small intestine into the bloodstream. A standard drink contains 0.6 ounces of pure ethanol. Depending on a person’s weight, age, and size as little as two drinks could but you over the legal limit, which is 0.08% of a person’s blood alcohol content. Alcohol affects every organ in the drinker’s body and can have many long lasting effects as well. Excessive alcohol use in a short amount of time can result in alcohol poisoning that can often times lead to death or loss of brain cells. Intoxication can impair brain function and motor skills. Heavy alcohol use can increase the risk for certain cancers, stroke, and liver disease. In 2009, liver cirrhosis was the 12th leading cause of death in the United States, with a total of 31,522 deaths. Among all the cirrhosis deaths in 2009, 48 percent were alcohol related. Also in 2009, alcohol related liver disease was the primary cause of almost 1 i...
In this essay, the author
- Opines that alcohol abuse is the 3rd highest cause of death in the united states. alcohol is a drug that has little to none health benefits.
- Explains that ethanol is an intoxicating ingredient found in beer, wine, and liquor. alcohol affects every organ in the drinker's body and can have long-lasting effects.
- Explains that 17 million americans have an alcohol use disorder. alcoholism and alcohol abuse are due to many interconnected factors, including genetics, how you were raised, social environment, and your emotional health.
- Opines that alcohol abuse is the 3rd highest cause of death in the united states. alcohol is a drug that has little to none health benefits.
- Explains that ethanol is an intoxicating ingredient found in beer, wine, and liquor. alcohol affects every organ in the drinker's body and can have long-lasting effects.
- Explains that 17 million americans have an alcohol use disorder. alcoholism and alcohol abuse are due to many interconnected factors, including genetics, how you were raised, social environment, and your emotional health.
- Explains that alcohol affects everyone who drinks it, but it can also affect people who don't. the 16-year-old helen marie witty was hit and killed by a drunk driver in miami, florida.
- Opines that alcohol has no benefits to society and the people who choose to consume it. the harmful consequences that come from alcohol could be reduced if alcohol were to become illegal.
690 wordsRead More - Should the United States Lower the Drinking Age to 18?explanatory essayAlcohol affects the body in many different ways. On the website drugfreeworld.org the author tells us about the bad long term and short term effects of alcohol on the body. One long term effect is that it makes the liver work to hard causing it to fail. When the liver fails to function properly the body takes in toxins that harm it. These toxins harm the body in many different ways. One short term effect is that it causes decreased perception and coordination. The decreased perception of things causes things to appear closer or farther away than they really are. The decreased coordination make the people very clumsy resulting in injury. Some other short effects of alcohol on the body are vomiting, slurred speech, and headaches. Some other long term effects of alcohol are alcohol poisoning, Ulcers, and sometimes cancer of the mouth and throat (“Short Term and Long Term Effects”, 2014).
In this essay, the author
- Opines that the legal age limit to drink in the u.s. should be lowered to 18 years, because the benefits will outweigh the harm it will cause.
- Explains that alcohol affects the body in many different ways. one long term effect is that it makes the liver work to hard causing it to fail.
- Explains that drinking alcohol in moderate amounts helps reduce stress, anxiety, and tension. drinking in moderation causes better cardiovascular health and lowers the risk of coronary artery disease.
- Opines that the legal age limit to drink in the u.s. should be lowered to 18 years, because the benefits will outweigh the harm it will cause.
- Explains that alcohol affects the body in many different ways. one long term effect is that it makes the liver work to hard causing it to fail.
- Explains that drinking alcohol in moderate amounts helps reduce stress, anxiety, and tension. drinking in moderation causes better cardiovascular health and lowers the risk of coronary artery disease.
- Explains that lowering the legal age limit to drink alcohol will have multiple effects on the body and the economy.
- Opines that the legal age limit to drink alcohol should be lowered from 21 to 18 years old.
- Describes the short and long-term effects of alcohol and the benefits of moderate drinking.
- Explains that lowering the drinking age will help the economy.
582 wordsRead More - Distracted Driving And Driving Laws: Causes And Consequencesanalytical essayEvery person who has gets behind the wheel of a motor vehicle will be involved in some sort of automobile collision at some point in his or her lifetime. Traffic accidents account for over twenty thousand deaths each year and more than ten times as many injuries. There are a number of factors that contribute to these types of collisions, however, new and evolving laws can account for a large portion of successful preventable measures. In order for laws to be changed or added for the purpose of safer roads and highways, lawmakers have to first look at what factors contribute to such unsafe conditions. The top five causes of automobile accidents that cause injury are distracted drivers, driver fatigue, drunk driving, speeding, and aggressive driving. Laws can be proposed to reduce and even eliminate each of these risks.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that traffic accidents cause over twenty thousand deaths each year and more than ten times as many injuries. new and evolving laws can account for a large portion of successful preventable measures.
- Explains that distracted driving is a wide range of conditions involving the driver not being alert and attentive to the task of driving.
- Explains that driver fatigue accidents are caused when being tired or "drowsy" makes drivers less aware of surrounding events on the road and impairs response time.
- Explains that traffic accidents cause over twenty thousand deaths each year and more than ten times as many injuries. new and evolving laws can account for a large portion of successful preventable measures.
- Explains that distracted driving is a wide range of conditions involving the driver not being alert and attentive to the task of driving.
- Explains that driver fatigue accidents are caused when being tired or "drowsy" makes drivers less aware of surrounding events on the road and impairs response time.
- Explains that motor vehicles are tools that make everyday trips easy and efficient, but can be turned into dangerous weapons when someone under the influence of drugs or alcohol gets behind the wheel. countries outside of the united states have zero tolerance policies when it comes to driving while intoxicated.
- Opines that speed limits are for safety, especially in school zones and two-lane roads. disobeying posted speeds has caused some of the worst automobile pileups of all time.
- Explains that aggressive driving occurs when the driver of a vehicle engages in offenses that deliberately injure people and damage property.
- Argues that stricter limits on driving encourages reckless behavior, and the amount of money saved and good that these laws will do is considered "negligible."
876 wordsRead More - Distracted Driving: The Importance Of Distracted Drivingexplanatory essayTechnology is handled immensely day-to-day when waking up in the morning with an alarm clock, throughout the day communicating with family and friends until one goes to sleep at night while listening to music or watching TV. The use of technology while driving is a major cause of accidents, whether it is for GPS, texting or Instagram. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, every day in the United States, nine people are killed and more than one thousand one hundred fifty-three people are injured in crashes that are reported to involve an unfocused driver. Although technology is convenient and reliable, it cannot belittle the significance of casualties caused by a distracted driving.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that hand-free devices are not an escape for distracted driving. cognitive interruptions influence the lack of attention from the visual setting, where all the information is not processed.
- Explains that 660,000 drivers use cell phones or manipulating electronic devices while driving, a number that has held steady since 2010. profound movements and campaigns have been created to broadcast the importance of driving safely, to prevent the grief of families losing someone to distracted driving.
- Explains that corporations have provided systems that try to block or filter a driver’s cell phone while the vehicle is in motion, based on apps downloaded onto the phone.
- Explains that hand-free devices are not an escape for distracted driving. cognitive interruptions influence the lack of attention from the visual setting, where all the information is not processed.
- Explains that 660,000 drivers use cell phones or manipulating electronic devices while driving, a number that has held steady since 2010. profound movements and campaigns have been created to broadcast the importance of driving safely, to prevent the grief of families losing someone to distracted driving.
- Explains that corporations have provided systems that try to block or filter a driver’s cell phone while the vehicle is in motion, based on apps downloaded onto the phone.
- Explains that business owners and supervisors are apprehensive about being held accountable for accidents caused by their employees while driving and performing work-related conversations on cell phones.
- Opines that technology has an immense public usefulness, improving communication in social and profitable interactions. however, their role in driver distraction and consequently in road traffic crashes means that some degree of influence is used while driving.
- Explains the three main types of distractions while driving: visual, manual, and cognitive. distracted driving involves using a cell phone, texting, eating and using in-vehicle technologies.
1262 wordsRead More - Distracted Driving: Affected Drivingopinion essayMy husband and I were driving down the interstate in anticipation of a long weekend together. I randomly glanced into the car to my right and I was shocked at what I saw; a woman putting on mascara, on the interstate, nonetheless. I then decided to observe the other drivers to see their different activities. Here is what I witnessed: talking and texting on the phone, eating, turning to check on something in the back seat, and disciplining their children. I came to the conclusion that the roads are filled with distracted drivers, not all but too many.
In this essay, the author
- Opines that the vehicle she hit was not the first.
- Opines that we must increase the awareness and dangers of distracted driving and help people realize that everyone is at risk.
- Opines that distracted driving is a major issue and we must do something about it.
- Opines that the vehicle she hit was not the first.
- Opines that we must increase the awareness and dangers of distracted driving and help people realize that everyone is at risk.
- Opines that distracted driving is a major issue and we must do something about it.
- Opines that stricter laws would be beneficial, but it doesn't necessarily mean they'll be enforced. exxon mobil's "nobody gets hurt" campaign is a good resource to discourage distracted driving.
- Opines that the best way to solve this problem is to ban the use of personal electronic devices (peds) while driving.
- Opines that with the rise of people driving while being distracted and the use of peds while driving, we must take action to stop distracted driving.
- Explains that the roads are filled with distracted drivers, not all but too many. distracted driving is people who drive and at the same time participate in other activities that are not associated with driving.
- Determines the driver never touched her brakes and was traveling 48 mph when she hit the other vehicle. the crash cost the life of a 12-year-old boy.
- Describes how the woman was observed talking on her cell phone as she sped past four other cars and a school bus stopped in the other south bound lane.
1394 wordsRead More - The Dangers Of Distracted Drivingexplanatory essayThe cdc.gov says, "Everyday more that 9 people are killed in the united states and more than 1,153 people are injured in car crashes that are reported involving a distracted driver."Distracted driving is driving while doing another activity that takes drivers ' attention away from driving. An everyday activity that is dangerous is being distracted while driving. Three situations that can cause driving to be dangerous are texting while driving, being under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs while operating a vehicle,being distracted by passengers inside the car.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that distracted driving is driving while doing another activity that takes drivers' attention away from driving. texting while driving, being under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs while operating a vehicle, and being distracted by passengers inside the car can cause driving to be dangerous.
- Explains that texting while driving can cause a driver to be distracted. the minimum amount of time your eyes are off the road is five seconds.
- Explains that driving under the influence is one of the most dangerous things you could do because you become impaired, distorted perception, blurred vision, and aggressive behavior.
- Explains that distracted driving is driving while doing another activity that takes drivers' attention away from driving. texting while driving, being under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs while operating a vehicle, and being distracted by passengers inside the car can cause driving to be dangerous.
- Explains that texting while driving can cause a driver to be distracted. the minimum amount of time your eyes are off the road is five seconds.
- Explains that driving under the influence is one of the most dangerous things you could do because you become impaired, distorted perception, blurred vision, and aggressive behavior.
- Explains that passengers can be distracting to drivers because they talk loud, horse play, trying to discipline children, or having a loose pet in the car.
- Opines that distracted driving is dangerous for everyone on the road.
705 wordsRead More - The Effects Alcohol Has On Teensexplanatory essayAlcohol affects the body negatively with over usage. Alcohol is a depressant, so the use of alcohol affects the central nervous system by temporarily slowing it down. Alcohol ends up blocking the messages from being received by the brain. This ends up altering a person's morals, emotions, movement, vision, and hearing. This causes the mind to change its decision-making and problem solving process. This is why many accidents occur while using alcohol.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the national collegiate athletic association (ncaa) sees how detrimental alcohol can be to the athlete's life so there is no tolerance for alcohol.
- Explains that alcohol can affect relationships in many ways, including laziness, sleepiness, anxiety, and sickness.
- States that spear, linda, "alcohol's effects on adolescents." national institute on alcohol abuse and alcoholism.
- Explains that the national collegiate athletic association (ncaa) sees how detrimental alcohol can be to the athlete's life so there is no tolerance for alcohol.
- Explains that alcohol can affect relationships in many ways, including laziness, sleepiness, anxiety, and sickness.
- States that spear, linda, "alcohol's effects on adolescents." national institute on alcohol abuse and alcoholism.
- Explains that 25 percent of teens drink alcohol because they think it's fun, but the problems it may bring are not so fun. alcohol affects the body, the central nervous system, and the brain.
1445 wordsRead More - alcoholopinion essayThe most immediate effect of alcohol consumption is change of mood. Even though alcohol is makes you feel excitement, happiness and relaxation it is in fact a depressant. Alcohol in the bloodstream causes impairment of motor co-ordination and slows down central nervous system activity, which gives the impression of clumsiness and can lead to alcohol related accidents. The more intoxicated a person has slurred speech, blurred vision and the loss of balance. Furthermore it switches off the part of the brain that controls judgment which can result in greater risk taking. However drinking in very large quantities can damage vital bodily functions which may lead to coma, or even death.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that alcohol is a compound of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen, which can be combined in many different ways. ethyl alcohol, or ethanol, is present in varying amounts in beers and wines.
- Explains that alcohol has been central to social, religious and personal use all over the world throughout history.
- Explains the effects of alcohol on the brain, including slurred speech, blurred vision, and loss of balance. alcohol in large quantities can damage vital bodily functions.
- Explains that alcohol is a compound of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen, which can be combined in many different ways. ethyl alcohol, or ethanol, is present in varying amounts in beers and wines.
- Explains that alcohol has been central to social, religious and personal use all over the world throughout history.
- Explains the effects of alcohol on the brain, including slurred speech, blurred vision, and loss of balance. alcohol in large quantities can damage vital bodily functions.
- Explains that alcohol impairs the memory of an intoxicated person, which reduces his or her ability to remember information before going out for drinks. alcohol also damages the functioning of the immune system and increases the chance of getting colds and other diseases.
- Opines that alcohol alone is not the sole cause of these problems; it simply increases the risk of developing diseases/dysfunction.
- Opines that alcohol use is in excess in our culture. alcohol has been legally promoted to the point where most people rely on alcoholic beverages in order to have a good time.
- Opines that advertising for alcohol promotes drinking as the means to a 'good time', especially towards the youth. teenage drinking is on the increase.
- Opines that alcohol dependency and alcohol misuse can ruin families, careers, marriages, and lives. it is time to rethink our own values regarding the drinking of alcohol, the promotion and availability of alcoholic beverages.
615 wordsRead More - Effects Of Obese And Social Healthexplanatory essayDrinking so much alcohol can do so much damage to your body and brain not only does it make you gain so much weight but also leads to deaths and others risks to your body such as meatball illness, type 2 diabetes, different types of cancer and cardiovascular disease.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that an obese person might have a bad social network of friends, unsupportive and non-tolerant family, low self-esteem, and low confidence.
- Explains the physical and social aspects of being obese.
- Opines that problem solving is a good one for youth, as they try to fix things by themselves to make it better or to work around things so they still get there.
- Explains that an obese person might have a bad social network of friends, unsupportive and non-tolerant family, low self-esteem, and low confidence.
- Explains the physical and social aspects of being obese.
- Opines that problem solving is a good one for youth, as they try to fix things by themselves to make it better or to work around things so they still get there.
- Explains that genes determine physical characteristics such as height, eye colour, and body shape, as well as the rate and timing of development, genetic conditions and predisposition to disease.
- Explains that physical activity is an important role of a healthy balance in life.
1081 wordsRead More - Consequences Of Distracted Drivingexplanatory essayHaving a PSA allows everyone even new comers to driving will know about the distracted driving incidents. Everyone can see the consequences that comes with distracted driving. Knowing about these consequences they will be focused on the road. There are many consequences that can come from distracted driving such as car accidents, tickets, injury and or even deaths. No one will want this to happen to them so they will listen to the PSA. Car accidents can lead to death. There are many accidents that have accrued leading to death because of a distracted driver. You or someone else can die from such a small thing. All because you wanted to change the radio, text a friend back, answer your phone and or pay attention to a passage. They made this
In this essay, the author
- Explains that having a psa allows everyone even new comers to driving to know about the distracted driving incidents.
- Explains that having a psa allows everyone even new comers to driving to know about the distracted driving incidents.
182 wordsRead More - Distracted Driving and Safetyexplanatory essayWhen a driver takes his eyes off the road, hands off the wheel, or mind away from focusing on the road the driver has become distracted and may not even realize it causing danger to any passengers, pedestrians, and other drivers. The reaction time of a distracted driver decreases along with the driver’s awareness of the surrounding cars, signs, and traffic signals. Also when a driver’s focus is not 100 percent on the road, the risk of losing control of the vehicle increases. Although television commercials, articles, and events make us believe that teenagers are always the drivers that are distracted while operating a motored vehicle when actually recent studies have shown all ages can become distracted by a number of things while driving.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that when a driver takes his eyes, hands, or mind away from focusing on the road, he becomes distracted and may not even realize it causing danger to passengers, pedestrians, and other drivers.
- Explains that belinda strange hudspeth was texting when she lost control of the car, hitting an innocent 75-year-old woman, lavon ramsey.
- Describes how they became a distracted driver as they were constantly scanning the radio stations for something that they wanted to listen to.
- Explains that when a driver takes his eyes, hands, or mind away from focusing on the road, he becomes distracted and may not even realize it causing danger to passengers, pedestrians, and other drivers.
- Explains that belinda strange hudspeth was texting when she lost control of the car, hitting an innocent 75-year-old woman, lavon ramsey.
- Describes how they became a distracted driver as they were constantly scanning the radio stations for something that they wanted to listen to.
- Describes how they were rear-ended by a local high school student in sylva. the driver was more concerned with talking to their passengers than the road.
- Describes how mark stevens plowed into an enterprise rental vehicle in white plains due to lack of attention on driving. business people and moms with toddlers are the biggest multitaskers.
- Opines that the issue of a driver being distracted will increase and become even more dangerous, especially with how technology is rapidly improving.
- States that both texting and eating are correlated with impaired driving performance. traffic injury prevention 13.5 (2012): 468-475.
- Cites the associated press' "nc woman charged with murder, texting in wreck." ap regional state report - north carolina (2014).
873 wordsRead More - The Risks of Distracted Drivingexplanatory essayAt any given daylight moment across America, approximately 660,000 drivers are using cell phones or manipulating electronic devices while driving, a number that has held steady since 2010. Distracted driving can be playing with the radio, texting, eating, drinking, applying makeup, or even just having a lot of people in the car at once. I, personally, despise people who continuously choose to partake in dangerous behaviors that cause distracted driving. They are creating risks of having a wreck and a chance of killing themselves or others on the road.
In this essay, the author
- Opines that they despise people who continue to partake in dangerous behaviors that cause distracted driving.
- Explains that the use of cell phones, having your radio too loud, or just messing with the radio is one of the most common distractions while driving.
- Explains that seventy percent of americans think hands-free devices in vehicles are safer, according to aaa's studies.
- Opines that they despise people who continue to partake in dangerous behaviors that cause distracted driving.
- Explains that the use of cell phones, having your radio too loud, or just messing with the radio is one of the most common distractions while driving.
- Explains that seventy percent of americans think hands-free devices in vehicles are safer, according to aaa's studies.
- Opines that people shouldn't be distracted while driving, even if they are experienced enough to not get into a wreck.
- Explains that distracted driving isn't a statistic. hands-free devices still cause driver distraction, according to nbc news.
690 wordsRead More