Did you know that In 2011 387,000 people were injured and 3,331 people were killed because they were distracted while they were driving? Distracted driving is a big issue around the world right now. Millions of people are dying and getting seriously injured because they are distracted while driving. If we are going to make distracted driving not exist we need to know; what causes distracted driving,what are the perspectives of distracted driving and finally; we need to know how can we help distracted driving stop.…
I learned that by making the right choices I will never end up taking two steps back again. It was almost midnight on a hot July weekend and my brothers and I were out past our curfew; and the only thing that’s out at that time of night is trouble. We were young and wild and used to doing…
All of my research served to demonstrate how any sort of ongoing distraction while driving can be detrimental. Driving habits are developed early, and the exact second that someone gets behind the wheel, they are not only putting their own lives at risk but also many others. Distracted Driving is truly a deadly habit, if stopped, it would save lots of money in terms of costs ranging from reconstruction to lawyers/hospital bills, and two things that are undeniably priceless: time, and what truly matters: one’s…
DISTRACTIONS: Behind the Wheel Distractions behind the wheel have become such a big problem for people driving on the roads today. They come from several different sources and can become life threatening. It is most important to limit all distractions while driving, whether those distractions come from the passengers in the car, electronic devices or mental distractions. Being distracted in the car can be dangerous and result in the loss of a life. There are ways a driver can eliminate distractions while driving to create the safest and most controlled environment.…
After watching that video and looking at research about distracted driving had a very big impact on me. As it reality checked me since distracted driving can lead to hurting multiple people. Even if it's just one text or taking a small phone call, driving requires to be focused and alter, but not many teens know that. And lets not be selfish here, we have to think about others how it might affect a family if you crash into their mom, dad, siblings, their loved ones. As shown in the video, the husband died because of a distracted driver and the wife survived but she is not the same as before.…
I told my mother that I just wanted to hurry home to lay down. On are short car ride home I sat in the passage seat thinking about the car accident and how dangerous distracted driving can be. After that point I instantly was thinking about the lesson that I learned from the situation that just happened. I learned that it is never a great idea to take eyes off the road for even a second.…
Wisconsin does not do enough to prevent distracted driving because people are still distracted while driving. However, some may disagree with me because Wisconsin does quite enough by punishing those who break the law. They don’t do quite enough because people’s driving habits haven’t improved. With an increase in technology for people who drive has been quite a distraction. There have been several laws that made the use of cellphones while behind the wheel banned.…
In summary, distracted driving has become a growing issue throughout the society and it needs to be taken seriously. Many innocent lives are being lost due to needless tasks being done while driving. The usage of cell phones while driving still may not seem like a major concern to most people because this is so common nowadays that people do not believe that anything like this can possibly happen to them, but again, one never knows what might take place later on in life because no one can predict the upcoming future. Some people may argue that the United States of America is a free country, therefore anybody can do what he or she would like to, and that this type of problem, involving distracted driving, only occurs occasionally. The fact that…
Distracted driving is a big issue while driving a motor vehicle especially for teens because a lot of teens think that they are invincible and nothing will happen to them and if an accident were to happen that they will be fine so while driving they tend to get distracted easier if not by texting by other things . There are a lot of things out there that can distract a teen while driving such as the radio, their phones, and other people in the car or even eating while driving because this causes an opportunity to not have both hands on the wheel so you are best prepared for a situation. In an article by the Los angles times the top distraction that was found in about 15% of crashes were caused by distractions of another person in the car and 12% was caused by using a cellphone some other distractions included 10% looking at something in the vehicle and singing or dancing to music was 8% .…
Distracted driving is a serious issue America faces today. Many states have come together to find a solution to this problem. However, the solution is being debated among many Americans. Some states have passed a law saying, it is illegal to drive while using a hand-held device. This law is the first step to prevent distracted driving.…
In 2015, 2,333 teens from 16-19 years of age were killed by motor vehicle crashes. Distracted driving is a really big issue in america and is one of the leading causes of death. Ihad no idea that that amount of teens have died from car crashes, but i'm not surprised. Drivingwhile texting is on of the many ways someone can be distracted while driving. Texting while driving is especially bad because it involves all of the 3 main types ofdistractions.…
As an automobile operator, we witness distracted drivers on a daily basis. Many of these people become oblivious to their surroundings and can cause catastrophic occurrences. Distracted drivers cause injuries and in some cases, death. Over 330,000 people are injured each year by a distracted driver. Distractions inside and outside of the car, cell phone usage, and getting lost in thoughts are the three leading causes of automobile accidents.…
Unit 6 Assignment Annotated Bibliography Jill Benoit Kaplan University Annotated Bibliography Life happens in a blink of an eye, and mine and my daughter’s did just that the last day of 2015. It only takes that one second to change everything you know and love. Making others aware of these numbers, and hearing real stories from teens to teens could promote greater awareness of the dangers of distracted driving. Studies have shown that we are losing our youth today from accidents that could have been avoided.…
Stay Focused on the Big Picture When it comes to driving; we all like to view ourselves as good drivers, however, we’ve become too comfortable with our skills and started taking for granted the basic rules of the road. Distracted driving can not only harm or kill a driver, it can also harm and or kill loved ones who are riding with the driver; plus other driver’s and their loved ones, also unsuspecting pedestrians. Let’s take a closer look at what distracted driving is, how it affects others also, what can be done to avoid such careless driving. What is Distracted Driving?…
Practice safe driving habits at all times, especially in front of others in order to set a good example. Together we can do our part to stop distraction on the roads and minimize the amount of crashes due to…