Society will often compare driving tired, and driving intoxicated because of their consequences on a person’s ability to drive. Nevertheless, driving tired isn’t established as a treat by media commercials as much driving under the influence of alcohol or other substances stances. Although, it caused 100,000 crashes, and 1,550 deaths in the year of 2005 .Individuals often refuse to comply with road recommendations, and underestimate the consequences of driving tired causing fatal accidents. A person
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According to the National Highway Safety Administration, more than 5,000 teens die each year in car accidents in the United States (Irvine). The accident rates for more current drivers at a more youthful age are a lot higher than those of more up to date drivers at a more established age. Younger drivers are more powerless against diversions, some of which are because they have one or more passengers. Studies also show that teens traveling with peers will carry on unsafe conduct simply because their
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one in six Americans enjoyed an occupation in the automotive industry. America was growing rapidly. The 50’s were termed the “Golden Age” of the 20th Century. World War II was over and the manufacturing industry progressively moved forward. Automobiles became an essential part of life enabling the public to travel further. The 1950’s automotive industry’s production and designs were impacted by several key events that transpired during that century. As a matter of fact, the 1950’s were defined
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Some say I am lucky to be able to do what I do. I won’t dispute that point — how could I? After all, when you take delivery of one or two new vehicles for testing purposes each week, you have access to a strong selection of motorized conveyances ranging from humble subcompacts to high-end sports cars. I’d be lying if I didn’t say I have my preferences — my favorite models are off-road capable 4x4s and performance models. And speaking of performance, three different Jaguar F-TYPE sports cars have
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On Saturday October 3 2015 at approximately 11:00 PM, I observed a vehicle parked at the Sims Creek Overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway, near mile 296. Inside the vehicle, I saw a man sitting in the driver’s seat, slumped against the door. He appeared to be either sleeping or passed out. I knocked on the passenger side window to wake the man, later identified as Richard Sokolnicki, and identified myself. Sokolnicki turned the ignition, and lowered the window. I asked what he was doing, and he
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On September 13, 2015 my family and I went to Conner Prairie for the Festival of Machines. As we arrived it was packed with people and cars. Mom had to park in the grass! After we unloaded the truck and started to walk up to all the different trucks mom says,” Let me get a picture of you girls in that tire, please?” So, Desi, Chloe and I all climbed into the tire for mom. Just then we heard horns so we walked over to the sounds and saw a tractor parade starting. There were all different kinds of
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When I first got my license I was on top of the world. I was handed the keys of my very first car and that's when it all began. My parents instilled a lot of trust in me when it came to being behind the wheel. Within the next two years I had given them many reasons to not trust me. I hit Mr. Pages truck within a week of having my own car, I ran into a pole with my dads truck, and lastly I got pulled over going 91. I am the worst driver in the world. I was I new driver, with a new car so I obviously
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Imagine, when you wake up and have no idea where you were. You stand up and walk down the hall, you see an elevator that says “Hotel Smith.” It’s dark and cold inside, strange noises everywhere, and when you walk the floor creaks. This is how McKenzie felt sad, confused, and scared. She didn’t know when or how she got there. McKenzie doesn’t know why she was in the hotel. “Who else was in Hotel Smith,” she asked herself. Pressing the elevator button, while panicking. It opens, and what was
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Have you ever heard of a “fork in the road”? Have you ever had to make a difficult decision? This is the story of a time that I had to make a decision. It was a regular day of paintball, I had just finished playing and was about to leave. The two guys that I had met earlier in the day, Joe and Gonzo, were talking about the team that they had made and were talking about practice that they were having the next day. I approached them as I was about to leave to tell them that I had a fun time playing
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Dangers Of Distractions Us humans could be easily distracted by anything, for instance; texting while driving is most definitely a distractions from the road. Texting while driving, driving under the influence, and poor maneuvering are three main causes of why accidents occur nowadays. Concentrating on the road and paying attention to the surroundings is very important when driving. Leaving any of the two out would most likely cause a car crash no matter how big or small, it is just not worth the
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