“Indiana’s Texting- While- Driving ban: Why it Is Not Working and How Could It Be Better?”, Emma Gormley, mentions “In 2012 alone, the National Safety Council estimated that texting while driving was responsible for between 281,000 and 786,000 motor vehicle crashes.” (88). Imagine if the statistics for texting and driving went down at least twenty percent due to a ban. The numbers would go from 786,000…
taller roof also appeared. Exports of the City were primarily to Europe (where it was renamed Honda Jazz, due to Opel having trademarked the City name), Australia (in two-seater 'van' form, to circumvent Australian import restrictions on passenger vehicles at the time) and New Zealand (where…
Kinds of transport like water, land (rail and road), air, space, pipeline, and cable. The field can be separated into structures, vehicles, and operations. Transportation is significant because it allows people to trade, which is vital for the progress of mankind`s civilizations. Tricycle sometimes called a strike, is a fuel-powered or gravity-powered three-wheeled vehicle. Some tricycles, for example, cycle rickshaws (for traveler transport) and cargo trikes, are utilized for business…
Distracted Driving Distracted driving is the practice of driving a motor vehicle while engaged in another activity. Most people think that the main distraction while driving is the use of a cell phone, however, this is entirely untrue. People partake in various activities while driving in their cars, causing distracted driving to be the primary reason for car crashes in the United States. Each day in the United States, over 8 people are killed and 1,161 are injured in car crashes that are…
five-star rating of each state, based on the adoption of five proven DUI countermeasures: 1) Requiring ignition interlocks for all convicted drunk drivers. 2) Conducting sobriety checkpoints. 3) Creating enhanced penalties for those who drive drunk with children in the vehicle. 4) Participating in “no-refusal” activities for those suspected of drunk driving. 5) Utilizing Administrative License Revocation for drunk driving…
Environment while Helping My Wallet? The first vehicle that really could be classified as a hybrid is a sailboat that also has an oar. It is typical in sailing to run out of wind, so savvy sailors carry oars or an outboard to ensure that they can propel the craft when there is no wind. The word 'hybrid' when used in relation to an automobile is defined loosely as utilizing two or more components to achieve a common goal. Until recently, conventional vehicles (CV) possessed only an internal…
every month. Speed limit laws are not placed just to protect yourself, they’re also enforced to protect other people in their vehicles and pedestrians. Since you need more time to stop while traveling at higher speeds, say you’re going 50 in a 30 mph residential zone. A kid rides his bike out into the road; is there enough time to stop? Probably not. Say you were going the posted…
The 19th century was one of the greatest times of change and innovation in history. Inventions that changed the world sprung up left and right. Almost all significant inventions of this time period are still around today. One of the greatest weapons of war in its time was the ironclad. Ironclads were steam powered warships protected by iron or steel plating. they were first used successfully in the mid 19th century. ironclads were designed for several roles such as: dominating sea battles,…
pressed the brake, but the fence kept getting closer and closer. The car stopped moving as my head made contact with the steering wheel and…
replied, her words slurring together. She turned to walk back to her car, but Annie grabbed her arm. “Hannah, you can’t even walk straight. Clearly, you can’t drive us home. You’re being reckless.” “Annie, if you want a ride home, you’ll have to suck it up and stop being such a controlling freak. You’re not my mom. I am fine to drive. So if you’re done spazzing out, can we please leave since you’re so set on leaving the party so soon,” Hannah glared at Annie, ripping her arm out of her…