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    Drinking and driving is one of the most dangerous problems which cause many of injuries and deaths. Drinking and driving is considered a serious crime because it kills innocent people. According to Sheetz, who recently wrote an article on drunk driving, many young people guilty of driving while drunk do so after taking “one for the road”(192). When a drunk person makes a decision to sit behind the wheel of an automobile and drive home, he or she endangers many of the innocent people on the road.…

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    who was driving while the influence of alcohol. We all know that drinking and driving is not allowed yet there are thousands of people who ignore the drinks they have had and decide to drive. I know a few adults who drink and drive thinking that nothing will happen because they are a few minutes away but even though one is close by there is always a chance of causing an accident. We should also feel fear because it can happen to us, we never know when that can happen. That is why when driving we…

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    years ago, on September 19, 1999, at four o’clock in the morning, a horrible tragedy occurred. Natalia Bennett was driving her and four friends home from a birthday party. Then suddenly, a boy named Reggie Stephey drifted over the center lane and crashed into Bennett’s car. Stephey had been drinking that night with his friends and thought he was capable driving home under the influence of alcohol. He obviously was not capable. Stephey planned on attending college with an athletic scholarship.…

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    Driving while you are under the influence of alcohol is very dangerous not just for youbut also for all the other drivers on the road. You could kill or hurt many other people's loved ones. In most of the videos the drunk driver didn’t get hurt too bad. It was the people in the other car that got killed. How would you live with yourself knowing that you have killed innocent people because of your bad choices. I know that I couldn’t live with myself if I knew that I killedthose people. It…

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    Drunk Driving Kills

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    Drunk Driving Kills Driving after drinking is deadly, but yet thousands of people still choose to do it every day. When someone makes this decision, they are not only putting themselves at risk, but everyone around them as well. The visual presents an effective argument because it provides an emotional appeal, accurate sound and color techniques when the vehicles hit and clear evidence as to why the accident was caused and a great representation as to why drinking and driving is never a smart…

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    fatalities in relations to speeding. A speeding ticket in Minnesota exceeds over 100 dollars driving over 15 mph over the region’s limit. During the week of July 8 – 22, the law enforcement conducts additional speed patrol to reduce public danger on the motorways. 4. Distracted Driving – 74 fatalities in 2015 on Minnesota’s streets as distracted drivers. Although texting is mainly focus on distractions while driving. On the contrary, anything that takes the driver’s eyes off the road is…

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    Reckless Driving

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    Let’s face it, a little reckless behavior every once in a blue moon can be enjoyable, especially while under pressure with work or school, also while dealing with stressful situations in general. These behaviors can include: smoking, partying and raving, staying out late, also consuming alcohol while expressing careless behavior. Furthermore, it’s agreeable, nothing compares to letting loose after a long week filled will stressful work, and keeping up with school assignments. We humans are prone…

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    Hawaii Drunk Driving

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    Drunk Driving Accident Attorneys in Hawaii Drunk driver's are a serious risk and danger to everyone around them. Driving drunk is a serious offense and problem. Drunk drivers pose a big threat and problem in the state of Hawaii. When people drink too much and make the choice to get behind the wheel anyway, they are very likely to cause accidents. These accidents often lead to serious injuries or fatalities to the innocent victims. Statistics on Drunk Driving Accidents in Hawaii The Hawaii…

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    How is “How does the legal drinking age affect the number of young adult car accidents” a Good Research Question “In 2013, 10,076 people were killed in alcohol-impaired driving crashes, accounting for nearly one-third (31%) of all traffic related-death in the United States. (CDC) According to the National Road Safety Program, 29 out of 1000 accidents were related to alcohol in Germany, that is 2.9%. (BMVI) There is a shockingly high difference in the percentage, which is even harder to…

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    Drunk Driving

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    Driving under the influence of alcohol is a serious problem because it can lead to effects such as impaired driving, serious financial penalties, and health problems. First of all, driving while intoxicated is responsible for impaired driving. The NHTSA article states that, “Alcohol is a substance that reduces the function of the brain, impairing thinking, reasoning and muscle coordination. All these abilities are essential to operating a vehicle safely” (1). This quote shows that it is very…

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