Today everyone is glued to their phones and it is no surprise the urge to pick up your phone in the most unappropriated situation is so common. It is a primary law in New Jersey and many other states, that the driver is prohibited from using any hand-held devices while driving. Nevertheless, people will continue to peek at their phone at any chance they get. Theoretically speaking, if an accident was to occur and the driver was texting the driver should be held liable for any resulting injuries…
As young children, everyone is told how to cross the street safely, but what happens when phones are brought into the picture? From children to adults, everyone is wrapped up in their phones nowadays, whether it's at home or even crossing the street. Texting while walking might not seem like that much of a problem, but in 2016, more than 6,000 people have died from it, in the U.S. alone. As more and more people are becoming more addicted to their phones, more people are becoming susceptible to…
Technology is all around; it always seems that there is a new phone out or a new and better tech trying to race to the top of the market every year. In reality, is the tech that people are buying affecting them in ways they never thought? People depend on technology like depending on a car with low gas; if it runs out, then people are stranded and soon panic. People are too dependent on technology and it’s causing a negative impact on mental and physical health. In addition people are on…
She Must Like a Male The commercial I chose to analyze is a Thai advertisement, it described a tough day which a taxi driver has experienced. At first, the commercial started at displaying that the driver has experienced lots of problems, such as customers who took the taxi without paying the fee, or customers who puked on the taxi, and the most dangerous one is that a robber was trying to rob and even beat the driver. After the driver back home with a bleeding face, a child appeared and asked…
Jacob Yonts Mrs. Gallos English 3 27 March 2018 Texting and Driving It’s hard to believe that texting and driving is one of the highest cause of deaths within teenagers. Technology is all around us everyday, and in some ways is a very good thing, but in others, it can be very bad. Technology can benefit us in many ways, but some teenagers are taking advantage of this. This does not only affect teenagers, but everyone who believes that a text message is worth more than their life. People are…
Inexperience can cause one to have a collision because they are not used to the driving environment. Inexperienced drivers may feel uncomfortable on the road and could make mistakes when driving that lead to collisions. With experience, one also learns to respond to anticipated problems. This is why it is important to practice driving to ensure the driver is experienced and ready to drive collision-free. Inattention, which can be the result of fatigue, distractions or passengers, can cause one…
Edmund Burke, a late politician, said, “The greater the power, the more dangerous the abuse” (BrainyQuotes.com). Drivers today are unaware of how much power they have at their fingertips. When people get in vehicles, they are playing a game of chance with their lives. Many sixteen years olds are excited to get their first car, but do they consider the risks of driving a car or truck that weighs as much as an elephant? Distracted drivers cause more wrecks today than ever before. Weather is a key…
Distracted driving is a big issue while driving a motor vehicle especially for teens because a lot of teens think that they are invincible and nothing will happen to them and if an accident were to happen that they will be fine so while driving they tend to get distracted easier if not by texting by other things . There are a lot of things out there that can distract a teen while driving such as the radio, their phones, and other people in the car or even eating while driving because this causes…
Every day, millions of people go out and drive. Whether it’s going to the store, to work, school, or a long trip on the high way, you can predict about fifty percent of people are on their phones texting or calling someone back. As you’re learning to drive the number one rule is to keep your eyes on the road. As you become more comfortable in the driver’s seat you become more reckless and unless someone points out the fact that you are texting and drive, most of the time it is just a habit and…
Texting has always been a way of life for young adults; being able to send and receive messages in a matter of seconds is revolutionary in itself. However, today’s generation has taken texting to an extreme. Recently, texting while driving has become a growing issue among young adults. Texting while driving is dangerous and should be avoided at all costs. Research is key to creating persuasive messages to deter young adults from texting while driving. The National Highway Traffic Safety…