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Texting and driving should be illegal in every state since it is very dangerous not only to the person driving the vehicle, but to the other people on the road. It increases the risk of the crash even if you are using the phone hands-free, and the risk increases by 4% when drivers are texting and driving at the same time. Texting is also more dangerous than anything you can do in your vehicle while driving, and that includes eating and drinking. Texting while driving is illegal in some states,…

Technology, one of the world's biggest impacts on our social, mental, physical, and environmental health. There’s no denying the benefits we have gained from technological advancements, but with all things in life moderation is key. I believe that for every advantage that technology brings us, it Also brings us a disadvantage at the same time. For example in the article, “Cars of the future” a radio interview talks about driverless cars are the way to the future because, “they could save tens of…

All of the obstacles previously mentioned are reasons why self-driving cars are not yet safe enough. No one will pay thousands of dollars to buy a car that could be distracted by small things like faded lines and lasers. Self-driving cars still have problems with inclement weather, such as snow, rain, and dust. Therefore, self-driving cars manufacturers should overcome the obstacles, and convince the society to pay a huge amount of money for their cars. Moreover, It will take time until all…

If you are ever involved in a car crash or accident, you always need to follow the rules or the laws. The 5 steps that you need to do are very simple. First, you need to stop, for it is against the law to flee or leave the scene and it can get you into serious trouble, such as you can get fined. You can also get your license revoked or get some jail time as well. Second you need to find someone that is trained in first aid. If anyone in the accident is hurt or injured, there needs to be a first…

A loaded dump truck was the apparent cause of an accident involving four vehicles recently. The preliminary investigation indicates that the dump truck was carrying a load to a location on Jester Boulevard on RM 2222, when it struck several vehicles, ran off of the roadway, fell below an overpass and caused another vehicle to crash into a utility pole. Austin-Travis County paramedics transported four people to a nearby hospital, but miraculously no one was killed. [Insert Video:…

Collisions involving semi-trailer trucks happen on a daily basis. Due to the obvious size difference between a car and a big rig, when you are in a passenger vehicle, a trucking collision often results in critical injury. And when there is a fatality, the victims are almost always those in passenger vehicles. According to the Department of Transportation, approximately 500,000 of these traffic mishaps occur each year in the U.S. With that in mind, here are four legal considerations you can…

Keeping a close eye on your wheel alignment may actually prevent some of the leading causes of early tire failure. If wheel alignment is accurately kept, then tires should perform at their top ratings for speed, wear, and fuel efficiency. However, if wheel alignment is off and not adjusted at regular intervals, tires may become worn unevenly, suffer damage, or it may even cause further repairs to the vehicle. To ensure that you are getting the most out of your tires, do not neglect regular…

Image 1, “Don't Let Texting Blind You” (Harris & Kunka, 2015, p. 78), utilizes distraction to deliver the message that we should not text while driving. Nowadays, technology is everywhere we look and everywhere we go people are always being distracted with technology. The guy is staring at his phone and the words presented in front of his face are used to distract us.The add reminds us of the law. The words immediately draw our eyes to the image, just as the text on the cell phone captivates…

On July1, 2008, California created two laws to prevent traffic accidents. The first law makes sure that people can’t use a cell phone while driving a motor vehicle. People 18 and older may use a hands free device. This is to prevent traffic accidents caused by inattention. Inattention is engaging in a secondary task. People who are inattentive have a three times higher crash risk than people who are paying attention to the road. Set up the driving game for a single player. Pick a track and car…

Any one of your family members could be a victim of distracted driving. People are being victims of distracted driving, and one reason is using cell phones while driving. States should ban the use of using cell phones while driving. Texting while driving is a distraction for drivers and should be should not be used on the road.Evidence: “The photo, published Wednesday in The Greeley Tribune, shows Heit was responding to a friend by typing "Sounds good my man, seeya soon" followed by a few…