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When it comes to Autonomous vehicle (AV) they should be programed to act in a utilitarian way when they are confronted with an unavoidable crash situation. The reason why it should be in a utilitarian way is because in those situation it would be programmed to minimize the risk in these scenarios. This approach is important because utilitarian means to “promote the greatest good for the greatest number of people” (Burgess, pg. 24). By this meaning, in a crash scenario the result of the…

When I get into my car every morning, I connect my phone to the radio via Bluetooth. I cannot drive without music. After I’ve selected the playlist I feel that day, I put my phone down to back out of my driveway, but it’s already taken some of my concentration before I reach the first stop sign. I got a text message. Like most of us, I have to check it, but I’m careful, so it’s safe, right? Not necessarily. This is the world we live in. People are so memorized by their phones and the thought…

Welp I have just got dropped off on this stray New York road by my mom who has basically said bye have a great time and abandoned me at this weird camp called Camp Half Blood. So i'm pondering to myself what do I do? Do I just trot down the road until I find my way back to civilization or do i go into the camp looking clueless and make a fool out of myself; I don’t know. But as i'm being confused this goat humanoid thingy comes walking up to me on two hoofs asking what bring you here new…

By paying attention to the way the author describes the urban setting through literary devices, we are able to understand Lutie Johnson’s relationship to the urban setting, that the personification of the wind in the setting serves as an antagonist and/or bully towards Lutie Johnson. In paragraph one through three, the author uses imagery such as personification to emphasize how chaotic and dangerous the wind is in the setting. The author points out that the wind “ found every scrap of paper…

Infrastructure is a significant part of society’s existence. At nearly any given time, we are surrounded by pipes, wires, roads, and all of the other pieces of substructure that guide our world today. For something that is such a huge part of our lives, it is incredible how little most people know about what goes into it. In the book On The Grid by Scott Huler, the author sets out to learn more about the mysterious infrastructure systems. His journey begins in his hometown of Raleigh, North…

Is possible to increase the speed or power of a car? Or designed it specifically for someone’s particular needs? Modifying vehicles can be beneficial because it can express personality, increase the speed in a vehicle, and even help people who have disabilities to drive. Before modifying cars, people should educate themselves first by figuring out what car is made for them, and the best way to modify it if they would like to experience these benefits. The custom car culture began in the garages…

Out of nowhere a small black figure darted in front of his Range Rover. Louis gasped hearing the impact of the body hitting the car. He quickly slammed on the brakes to stop the car. His head jerked forward as he gripped the steering wheel. “Fuck, fuck, fuck…” Louis mumbled to himself as he frantically unbuckled his seatbelt. He jumped out of the car and made his way to the front of the Rover. The rural road was surrounded by a thick line of trees that blocked any moonlight from entering.…

Are you fixing to buy a car pretty soon? Before you just run out and make a purchase this big you should read these 10 tips for buying a car first. As a matter of fact you may want to print them off and take them with you. These are some very important tips to remember. The recession has made things a little bit harder for everyone and the car dealers are trying to squeeze every penny they can out of you. You will want to get the most value for your money that you can. Buying a car is a very…

Being safe and secure aren’t the only problem with autonomous cars. As an ever-increasing number of driverless cars begin to show up on the streets, many people will start to lose employment. Joblessness will crawl up on individuals who make a fair living by driving things around. In the book “Driverless: Intelligent Cars and the Road Ahead” it says that “driverless cars will sound the final death knell to the jobs of roughly 233,700 cabbies and chauffeurs employed in the United States.” Some…

Growing up is something that everyone has to do without a choice. Driving is a choice that i will be choosing out the adult multiple choice. Before I started my research, I knew a couple things I wanted with my car. Since I am buying on a website, I want to make sure the owner or seller is trustworthy enough to be paying quite the money too. Also, I feel like the brand and how people feel about it always matter. Customers real reviews will matter since it is reflecting on how the car runs…