Road safety

driving around them. I wish to share information that could be beneficial to the audiences driving habits, and then go over how it can applied in our everyday driving. Present Problem Around 1.3 million people die annually in automobile crashes "Road Crash Statistics". This number is far too high, and a major contributing factor is inconsiderate driving habits amongst the majority of the population. I wish to discuss information…

All of the lancers looked unsettled by the news. One of returning scouts said, “They could rollover us like a rolling pin over a clump of dough.” The Count turned around, leaned over and touched both hands against the carriage, not wanting anyone to see the indecision on his face. There was no doubt in my mind he would ask me what to do, so I mentally sketched out our options, what we had to do to assist the defenders now the battle was really developing. My assumptions about the Raiders…

If you have troubles crossing and your car stalls, you can't be trapped on the railroad, so immediately evacuate. When you have a evacuated you need to tell authorities after you run towards the train at an angle away from the train for safety. It's important to never miss judge speeds or distance, in these areas it is key to be patient. Buses and trucks are required to stop and there can also be more than one train. Especially at nighttime, be extra cautious and use your car lights. The…

technology with the technology of smart roads. Smart roads are roadways that have been implemented with technology similar to smart cars. Smart roads are a fairly new concept that is being developed and researched, but there are some smart roads that currently…

There is a similar crosswalk on Dorchester Road by Goodwin Elementary School. This crosswalk was built back in the early 1980's because the road was extremely busy and this sidewalk kept their children safe while walking to and from school. I believe it will do the same for our children. Our elevated sidewalk would be similar in structure.…

Imagine three senior girls piling into a small tan beat up car. It’s just like any other day, the sun is shining and they are all laughing and having a good time. They are going out to get something to eat during their lunch break at school because their school allows off campus lunches. One out of the three girls buckles their seatbelt, the other two did not even think about buckling. They pull out of the parking and start heading to Dairy Queen, the music was cranked up too loud and the sun…

The Road written by Cormac McCarthy tells the heartfelt story of Papa and his boy making a growling journey to the East coast. Papa and the boy live in a world that lacks compassion: though they resist the temptation of sinful acts and live honest lives. Maintaining sensitivity on the road is not easy, but the man knows showing kindness and tolerance to the boy gives the future generation hope. Right from the start we see that papa cares very much for the boy. While traveling on the road Papa…

The novel “The Road”, written by Cormac McCarthy, is a story talking about a father and a son in a world that everything is totally destroyed. For them, it is an unprecedented catastrophe. Even though the condition is hard to have the good characteristics in human nature, the father still makes his best effort to protect his son and protect his son’s good characteristics. The father died at last, but his son does live because of his protection. In the movie “Life is Beautiful”, the father Guido…

344 were killed in 2013 alone. While not all car-verses-walker crashes are preventable, there are things that pedestrians can do to help keep themselves safe. Obey traffic signs and signals Traffic signs and signals are meant to keep order on the roads. Drivers, who are legally required to obey these signs, often operate under the assumption that others…

Being near railroad crossings and railroads in general can be a very dangerous thing to be around. However, as long as we practice the right safety measures and precautions we can go past them without injury. To start there are road signs that you should always follow while driving near railroad crossings. At most railroad crossings there are crossing gates, flashing lights, and loud bells if to make sure you know that a train is approaching. You should never go around them because a train will…