Traffic

steering wheel. The first step to solving the problem of the problem of unconscientious and distracted drivers, is looking at one’s own driving. Paying attention to how often you use your turn signals, or looking to ensure you're not holding up traffic in a passing lane is critical. It is very easy to only see the fault in others behaviors, but we often commit the same wrongs as the majority population. These positive habits to catch on easily. If someone sees that you have turned on your turn…

young drivers do not care about other people on the road and do not realize the real danger of their bad habits. For example, cars are switching from one lane to the other lane, and then back again without signaling, or they are weaving in and out of traffic. There are many similar examples which tell about the effects of dangerous habits of today’s drivers. It is very important to understand that on today’s dangerous highways, inexperience and poor judgment of drivers often make a lethal…

one of the busiest main streets situated in the heart of Weston, which causes traffic in the area to be severe. On the other hand, the second Country Isles Elementary School, location is quite calmer than Indian Trace Elementary School. Due to not having a high influx of cars, the traffic is quite moderate. To accurately observe the drivers speed, a camera was placed in the middle of the school zone to record the traffic. Along with that, field notes will be taken to write notes on not only the…

I think the main problem in why road rage is becoming more common is a result of our society. Our society is constantly on the go and in a hurry, and people become angry when drivers drive slower then their desired limit. Road rage is typically a result of emotions a driver experiences while driving; however, I also believe road rage could be a result of displacement from another source of stress. When you’re in your car, you can yell at a driver who cut you off or at the driver who won’t let…

founded by researchers from examining cases of road rage incidents. Younger drivers (ages 16-25) displayed a more risky driving style than older drivers, in factors of driving fast, leaving narrower gaps between cars in traffic, leaving shorter distances between cars and violating traffic lights. A study was shown that men were found to drive more aggressive than women do. “Male drivers have been observed to react more aggressively that do women to congestion as well as to reckless,…

The nation's economy depends on the transport of goods, and the trucking industry serves a vital role in this function. However, their services should not occur at the expense of the public's safety. Laws and regulations exist to protect the public on our roads yet serious truck accidents occur every year that injure and kill both truckers and other motorists alike. Almost all of these accidents are directly or indirectly caused by the truck drivers, the trucking companies, or the actions of…

How to drive like a local in Italy. I love driving in Italy! The roads twist through some of the most breath taking scenery in the world and a drive in Italy can elevate the road trip to a whole other level. When we travel we like to live like locals and why should that not extend to driving like a local or at least accepting the inevitable when you hit the roadS of Italy. Start with choosing a reputable and reliable rental company and schedule your pick up smartly. Do you really want to try and…

Although a Reckless driving and careless driving are similar charges under New Jersey Law, the most important difference between both is that a conviction for Careless Driving will earn you up to 2 points on your New Jersey Driver’s License and a conviction for Reckless Driving will earn you up to 5 points on your New Jersey Driver’s License depending on the number of convictions. A reckless driving citation 39:4-96 means a person "knowingly" or "purposely" drove heedlessly in disregard of…

Title Your friend just sent you a pic of there cat on the roof, while your typing a comment, BOOM! You got hit by a car and broke both your legs and are sprawled out on the street that you wandered in not knowingly. Distracted walking has become a serious and dangerous problem in the United States. Some people think the solution is to make it illegal. Others think there shouldn’t be a law on it. What I think about this is to add a law on texting while walking on the street or sidewalk, to make…

In today's American society, there is an abundance of laws put in place to protect each and every citizen. The speed limit being one of the most important law when it comes to road safety. Even with the multiple variations of the law all throughout the country, it is mostly the same everywhere you go. In places where the area is semi popular the speed limit is somewhere around 25-35 MPH, in city streets it is usually 45-55 MPH, on highways it is around 55-65 MPH, and on interstates it is 65-70…