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starting to feel heavier by the moment. You ignore the signs though. Instead, you get behind the wheel of the car, and start the engine. Stop! Before you decide to drive off, here are 5 important reasons why you shouldn’t operate a vehicle under the influence: 1. A Life Isn’t Worth Gambling For According to the DUI Foundation, each year, Americans take over 159 million alcohol impaired trips. 10 percent of which are made up by drivers under the legal drinking age. It’s also important…

When examining the the location of the vehicle and how it arrived there, courts generally view a vehicle being found in a parking lot of the original location more favorably than on or near busy streets. In Hiegel v. State and Nichols v. State, the location of the vehicles were found in the original location where the drinking occurred. (Cite) Both cases the vehicles were found off the road in a area that did not increase the risk of harm to public or themselves, such as a tavern parking lot.…

I drive every day, passing hundreds if not thousands of vehicles commuting on interstates, highways and neighborhood roads. While I am not the world’s best driver I am far from the worst. There are countless annoying habits that drivers in this day and age have and I notice them all. From tailgating to riding with a blinker on I will notice it, even illegal annoyances such as texting and driving and speeding. The first habit and probably the one that itches my temper the most is tailgating.…

2016, an average of 28 people in the United States of America died in a car crash that involved a person who had been driving drunk. Now, in 2017, it is said that every two minutes a person is injured in a crash by someone who was driving under the influence of drugs. It can easily be said that driving impaired by the use drugs dramatically affects not only…

For a lot of motorists, speeding seems like one of the least offensive traffic violations. A common attitude of drivers is: "driving ten or fifteen mph over the speed limit doesn't make you a criminal." While this is generally true in the sense that most instances of speeding are considered infractions, speeding is a serious matter because of its dangers, three of which are discussed below: Speed Reduces Your Control Over Your Car The ability to steer and brake on the road is impossible…

He boozes, he cruises, and he loses. Think about the people he loved, and how he felt about them. Would he want to ruin their future? Would he want to leave them with a heartache? If no, then do not drink and drive! People all over the world do it and thousands of people die yearly because of a poor decision. If he is going to drink, he should think about how he is getting home and all the other innocent people. While it does not always turn out bad, drinking and driving is the worst thing…

Writing Assignment #2 Alcohol has been the main cause of drunk drivers killing many pedestrians as well as almost killing themselves. Driving intoxicated has been around for many centuries but in every century it is increasing drastically. The Untied States drinking age is 21; I believe the age should be 25. The reason I believe that is because many 21 year olds and below are the main causes of drunk driving. Although there are others who are older that have also been a cause of it, the younger…

5 Deadliest Highways in the US According to the World Health Organization, America is home to a number of dangerous roads all over the world. Here are 5 roads you need to be cautious of before going on a road trip. Use the KevianClean Wheel Cleaner to keep your wheels and tires ready and conditioned before you travel. 1. I-10 (Arizona) – This route runs from California all the way to Florida but is mostly noted for its dangerous path in Arizona. Most motorists blame the lack of barriers…

smart decision. Background Alcohol is a substance that reduces the function of the brain, impairing thinking, reasoning and muscle coordination. All of which are abilities essential to safely operating a vehicle. (NHTSA, 2017) Driving under the influence (DUI)…

“We all make mistakes” in our life we all have heard this, but what happen when that mistake takes a life. Jessica Leslie made a mistake like that, because she was drinking and driving she ended a life. Driving is a serious matter, it is a privilege and while drinking is legal for those over 21, it is illegal to drink and drive. Jessica mistakes can never be fix, how she felt and how her recklessness change the life of a family forever is something that she will have to carry for the rest of her…