Driving

Careless driving is an offence related to general poor driving and includes a variety of behaviours, such as tailgating, failing to look properly and sudden braking. It is defined in law (section 3ZA of the Road Traffic Act 1988) as driving that "falls below what is expected of a competent and careful driver" and "driving without reasonable consideration for other persons only if those persons are inconvenienced by his driving". The offences for careless driving include driving "without due…

opinion, teen driving is another way for teens to get a little more freedom and also show some responsibility, gain more trust from their parents and learn to become independent young adults. The advantage of teen driving would be that teens are able to drive themselves to and from school, work, practice or any other social events they may have. It also takes the stress off their parents by taking younger siblings to and from events, or by running any errands for their family.. Teen driving can…

There have been times where I would be driving in the winter while it’s snowing and I wouldn’t be able to see the roads and that’s why if I had a choice I would rather drive in the summer which is safer. In the winter many people have had accidents which some end in death from black ice due to slippery sharp turns. This is the reason why I would rather drive in the summer when there isn’t black ice but summer also has its down side. Sometimes you see in the news or newspapers that people have…

Driver Distracted driving is any behaviors or activities that causes a driver to shift their focus from driving. In truth, even something as small as an engaging conversation can distract a driver behind the wheel and threaten their life and the lives of other people around them. The American Automobile Association (AAA) estimates that distracted driving accounts for about 25 to 50 percent of all traffic accidents. With more and more accidents being attributed to distracted driving, it’s…

Self-Driving Cars A self-driving car is when the car needs little or no human interaction. With a self-driving car instead of having to drive for long hours you can just sit back and watch some Netflix or maybe read a book while the car does the work by using GPS and censers to tell where it and the other cars are on the road. The first attempt at a self-driving car was in the 1950 's GM and RCA developed a automated highway using radio control for speed and steering. Magnets in the car…

entertainment facilities. Most older people have to visit hospitals much more due to health issues that arise because of their age, but some elderly people might not have anybody they can depend on to drive them around. Banning elderly people from driving their own vehicles can deny them access to multiple different opportunities and necessities. In addition, some mental issues can also appear when older people aren’t able to drive anymore: "After years of advising others on how to get older…

in my community by enforcing stricter laws concerning driving habits. In today's society, most people are concerned about what is happening around them rather than focusing on the driving. These habits include focusing on the radio station that is being played, eating, and last but not least texting. Texting is a common distraction when it comes to driving. Many teenagers and adults seem to think they can multitask both texting and driving while operating a vehicle. This method of thinking…

off of the road which can potentially lead to property damage or injure another person. Texting and driving have become a major issue in America today because of the smartphones. Many teens and adults get distracted by calls, texts, and social media while driving which is dangerous and can put their life in danger and the lives of others around them. The statistics that come from texting and driving have increased significantly, a majority of drivers who call, text, or view social media are…

involved crashes is only increasing. Also teens are more likely to be worried about their phone or the radio, causing them to take eyes off of the road and attention off of driving. One of the biggest teen killers is automobile crashes. Raising the driving age would not only make driving safer, but it would also save many lives. The driving age being raised would leave more adults on the road, meaning less teens on their phones. When a teen driver at age 16 drives they are way more likely to be…

his phone to read a text and before he knew it, it was too late. Texting and driving is a major issue globally for young adults. It is the leading cause in car accidents and has killed thousands of people over the years. Texting and driving can easily be avoided, but still people continue to do it to this day. Even if one reads and text and not actually sends one, it is still putting oneself and others at risks. While driving, cell phones are a major distractions to the community. The…