Mr. Lerner’s book discussed the matters on drunk driving and how they can affect people’s lives. In the summary I found in Collins library as stated in the citation above, he reports factual evidence and statistics to show both sides of people who argue with drunk driving and those who said the problem was, “Exaggerated and overregulated.” The debate continues with both sides stating why and why not they agree and disagree with the matter of people driving drunk. Should they continue regulating drivers with sobriety test when pulled over, or should they just let it be? Many people will ponder on that question and evaluate each side. It really makes you want to reconsider your thoughts and actions on this sensitive matter.…
Driving is a big art of maturing and growing as an individual. State governments are pushing for the driving age to be raised to eighteen, but there is no reason for this. Sixteen year olds are naturally capable to drive with their senses being heightened as they are younger. Generally, sixteen year olds are unfairly judged as irresponsible and not attentive enough to drive. They also need access to driving in order to get around, and it makes no sense just to keep pushing it off until they are older. Sixteen year olds are beginning to get too old to be chauffeured around by parents and guardians. They need to be allowed to drive themselves.…
Most people have a confused idea of alcoholism as a disease that invades or attacks your good health. Use of such a strong word such as "disease" shapes the values and attitudes of society towards alcoholics.…
There are teens at the age of eighteen who have their license and can drive their friends around but lack experience. If kids are driving by themselves for an extra year, then they will be more responsible at the age of eighteen when they drive with others. With this inexperience, they have a crash rate higher than any other age group. If teens start earlier and drive more before they are free to drive their friends' places teens should lower the number of accidents they have on the road a substantial amount.…
In conclusion , drunk driving is one of the most dangerous problems in this country with many negative effects. The effects of drunk driving can change people's life forever. The effects of drunk driving could lead a person into making poor decisions, getting into fatal accidents, and be charged with DUI. We must use ignition interlocks on the cars to make the streets a safer place to drive. Most of all, these things would be preventable in the first place if people would not drive while they are intoxicated.…
Every day, every hour, every minute, every second people are getting into car accidents that can sometimes be fatal. People who get into car accidents are not just one specific age, they are of all ages, genders, and races. Even though teenagers are more likely to get into an accident, how are they going to learn from their mistakes if they are restricted from driving ? The answer is they won’t learn. By restraining teens from driving at 16, you are just delaying the accidents for when they are able to drive. Not only are the experiences being skewed by changing the age, but there are also many programs in many states that have contributed in reducing accidents among teens.…
Many argue that raising the driving age from sixteen to eighteen will reduce the number of serious or fatal road accidents that occur in the United States; however, this may not necessarily be true. Raising the driving age won't necessarily prevent teen driver crashes -- it could just delay some of them. The type of driver you are does not rely solely on your age, it depends on your personality. It is not guaranteed that one eighteen-year-old will be the superior driver in comparison to another sixteen-year-old. Also, there are other alternatives to keeping reckless drivers off the roads, such as making driving examinations more rigorous. A more…
Are you aware that approximately 25,000 people are killed due to drunk driving? In addition, alcohol is the number one factor in traffic deaths.(Gottfried 51) Not only teenagers, but adults, too, and even babies. Is drinking and driving still a problem for teenagers? That is a question most adults worry about, especially if their child(ren) is involved in a terrible car accident. That is one thing a parent does not want to go through. Many teens do not know how this effects people both physically and mentally. Families have lost a loved one due to drunk driving and this needs to stop. Alcohol can cause many harmful things such as liver damage, car accidents, death, and even depression.…
Pres. McCardell makes the argument that are road are no more safe from drinking and driving then when we raise the drinking age to 21 to battle this exact problem. This articles show clear evidence that drinking and driving is still a major problem in our culture. This article has changed my view point. Before, I was exploring the ideas of how alcohol was hurting people by health or psychical injury. However after I read this I learn the true problem we face with alcohol has solely to do with drinking and driving. This factor is the most important and is costing our country the most.…
Another one. A lone phone call in the early hours of the morning. An unsuspecting mother 's life of about to change and possibly collapse at the news she is about to receive. The woman at the other end apologizes before she says another word. "I 'm so sorry. Your son Jeremy was in a car accident. He is located at the local hospital and you should come soon." Frantic with questions, the mother whips on a robe and shakes her husband awake. The two of them rushed to the hospital ignoring the speed limit signs flashing past the windows. Upon arrival they find their son lying in a hospital bed mangled, bruised, and hooked to a tangle of tubes. Jeremy had been drinking with his other teenage friends and they had gotten into a car while…
As a border state, it is not uncommon for some Minnesota residents to travel across the border to our northern neighbor every now and again. However, many do not realize that having a DWI conviction can make it tough to get into Canada. The common belief is that if they have a passport, they will be allowed into the country. The truth is that Canadian law allows border officials to turn away anybody who has been convicted of a any crime – not just a DWI. When traveling to Canada after a Minnesota DWI, there is some important information to consider first.…
One of the greatest accomplishments in a young adult’s life is obtaining their driver’s license. Receiving your driver’s license gives a teenager a newfound sense of freedom or independence. It’s very exciting to know that you are able to drive yourself to school, to meet friends, or to work. Unfortunately, According to AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, between the years 1995 to 2004, there were about thirty-one thousand teenagers’ ages fifteen to seventeen years-old that were involved in fatal accidents. One-third of those accidents killed teen drivers and the other two-thirds killed the passengers or other vehicles. I believe the teen driving age should be raised because teenagers don’t have much responsibility, enough experience with driving,…
My final thought to you is we just should not raise the driving age. It would create older inexperienced drivers, and it would do no good. It would take away freedom for teenagers for a few extra years. While some people still might be thinking it's a good idea it will not solve the problem and say an adult gets married and has kids and we raise the driving age well then he would be an inexperienced…
If you didn't have the chance to take a drivers ed class in high school, you can take one now as an adult. The easy way to take the class is to do it online, so you can work it into your schedule. The class is required in many states before you can get your license. So, even if someone has already taught you how to drive, you'll still need to attend a class and pass an examination before you can legally drive. Here's what you can expect.…
Being able to drive is vital to teenagers; if they were unable to drive themselves, problems will definitely arise. Given that many state governments are considering raising the minimum driving age from 16 to 18, people need to made aware of such problems. The age requirement should remain at 16 because teens need the driving experience, responsibility, and ability to get to work on their own.…