I chose to do a source criticism of two different sources that I also compared to each other. The first source is kidshealth.com and the other one is teendriving.statefarm.com. Kidshealth.com did not at a first sight seem credible. The site seemed like a blog, that a private person had done, however, the site is run by the Nemours Foundation, that is Children’s Health System and that way gains credibility, since the site is written by an institution that seem to be credible. Statefarm, on the…
Let's say at some point in the not so distant future you're barrelling down the highway in your self driving car and you find yourself boxed in on all sides by other cars, suddenly a large heavy object falls off the in front of you. Your car can't stop in time to avoid the collision so it need to make a decision. go straight and hit the object, Swerve left into an SUV or swerve right into a motorcycle. Should it prioritize your safety by hitting the motorcycle, minimize the danger to other by…
Mary Anderson By:Kalani Whillock Mary Anderson was a smart, caring, and positive woman. She was the inventor of the windshield wipers. Ever since she had created the windshield wipers driving in bad weather is safer. Ahh-thank goodness!(15) Naturally she was caring. When Mary Anderson was in New York City to see all the beautiful sites, it was snowing outside and the driver could not see out the windshield. The snow would just pile up and…
Your car is your lifeline. You use it to get to work, the grocery store, the kids' schools, and all the other places that your busy life needs requires visiting. If your car is damaged or otherwise in trouble, it can set you back both financially and personally, requiring costly repairs and leaving you out of luck with no way to get to where you need to go. That's why it's so important to react quickly when you notice that there is something wrong with your car. Like an injury to your own body,…
Getting a prize on a monday would be pretty nice. I think I have pretty bad luck so I probably won’t win. I think I should win this prize for several reasons. First I daily drive a manual transmission car, second I think I got some pretty nice style in dressing and lastly I think I should win this prize because I got attacked by a tiger 2 days after friday 2 weeks ago in Arlington. I think driving a manual transmission daily deserves a prize for several reasons. One of which is that not…
The Article "Did My Car Join Al Qaeda?" is a persuasive argument written by former New York Times reporter, Woody Hechswender. It seems that a series of TV commercials had been issued out that some how SUV vehicles are linked to Mideastern terrorism; Mr. Hechswender is in fact a owner of an SUV. Throughout Hechswender's article we can see many ethos, pathos, and logos examples arguing the fact whether or not terrorism and SUVs are linked together. Hechswender shows the use of ethos appeal by…
Drivers who already have commercial truck insurance sometimes overlook the most important insurance policy of all: wearing their seat belts. Seat belts cost nothing to use but can save drivers from hospital and medical bills, lost income, lost careers, and even lost lives. Truck drivers who don't wear seat belts often state discomfort as their primary reason. They often have additional arguments for not wearing seat belts which include: Their large rig will protect them in an accident. Even in…
You might need a car key replacement in Skelmersdale if you cannot, despite searching everywhere, find the keys to your car. An emergency locksmith can be your best friend. In times of trouble you want to be sure that you have a competent and reliable source of help. Losing your car keys during the later hours of a day can be frightening. Not only are you stranded, but you could be in a potentially dangerous situation. If you are unable to contact someone at home to bring the spare keys in…
Why We Should Switch to the Metric System Why should we switch to the metric system here in the US? Well, there are lots of reasons. First and foremostly, the metric system is in tens, which we count in. This means that we can easily multiply and divide metric units. Secondly, measurements, in the metric system are derived from natural properties (of water) and relations between measurements. Lastly, the metric system uses no terms for the same meaning, nor does it use multiple units for the…
I sit behind the steering wheel of my mom’s 1998 Toyota 4Runner. I insert the key into the ignition and start up the car. As the car warms up, I pull the gear shift back to reverse out of the driveway to drive to school. The drive to school is effortless – second nature if you will. Next thing I know, I’ve pulled up into a parking space and the key is out of the ignition. In a matter of minutes, my experience in a car ended. To no surprise, I find myself in a car again. However, this time is…