son. It happened so fast she couldn’t believe it. They were hit by a drunk driver. Injured four kids and killed one innocent child at the age of five. Every year we tend to lose a loved one due to those that choose to drive under the influence. In 2010, 1,768 people died in California due to traffic crashes that were a result of alcohol and other drugs. Drunk driving kills a large amount of people every year. Drinking and driving not only puts one’s life on the line, but also endanger the life of
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therefore makes an extremely uneducated decision. Many people believe that increasing fines for drunk driving offenders will play a significant part in the cutting down of driving under the influence. However, while stiffer DUI laws will look affective on paper, they will not make a substantial step in the fight against drunk driving. Another factor that can affect a person’s decision to drive drunk comes with his friends. A person needs to possess enough common sense to not let someone who is
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Drunk Driving and Teens Wisconsin is ranked as the “drunkest state.” With that in mind it is not a surprise that WI also has one of the highest drunk driving rates in the United States. Some people might be proud of that because we made it on a chart, but really; is that something to be proud of? Unfortunately, teens in WI are engaging in drinking and as a result, driving and other risky behaviors at younger ages. Nationwide an estimated 6.6 million children under the age of 18 live in
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Drunk driving has never been a pretty sight or something that has been approved by society. Not only does being under the influence while driving pose a threat to the well-being of the person driving but also endangers the welfare of others driving that path. Driving under the influence is a choice and any deterrent is totally for warned. I strongly believe that there should be zero tolerance for driving under the influence of alcohol. A mandatory jail sentence on the first offense would send
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Every day in America, another 27 people die as a result of drunk driving crashes. Drunk driving is very dangerous. Driving while intoxicated is hazardous to your health, and to the well-being of others. It can kill you, other innocent people, you can be locked up, and taken away from your loved ones, and it is illegal. Driving while intoxicated can be very harmful to your health, because it can kill you. On the other hand, it can kill an innocent person, who happens to be near you on the road while
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DRIVING WHILE DRUNK Scott Lambeth Hodges University English Comp1 Professor Gomez April 12, 2011 This is a Problem-Solution paper addressing Driving While Intoxicated. It will discuss the problem of drunk drivers and the damage they cause, and some possible solutions and responses as to how to deal with them and the arguments they may have against people seeking to protect themselves. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1) Cover Page 2) Thesis statement 3) Table of Contents 4-5) The Problem of Driving
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Not knowing that this would be the last basketball game that one would ever play again, make every last point count, just as Fennville High School junior basketball star, Wesley Leonard did back on March 3, 2011. Leonard made the game winning basket and then minutes later, while celebrating with his teammates, he collapsed to the floor. The autopsy would later reveal that Wes had an enlarged heart. Sudden deaths in young and talented athletes across America are increasing. However, one never
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Drunk Driving “This year, 10,839 people will die in drunk-driving crashes - one every 50 minutes” (NHTSA). Sadly two of my friends have become part of this statistic that was produced in 2009. Drunk driving is a worldwide problem that is very prominent in the United States. The large number in deaths through the past years has made driving under the influence a major social issue. Drunk driving has had a long history, with deaths comparable to wars, but can be prevented. This illegal activity can
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explores how I calculated the probability of a person in the United States being killed in an alcohol related car accident. Edgar Snyder and Associates is a law firm that represents people who have been injured in car accidents. In a website titled Drunk Driving Accidents Statistics, Edgar Snyder and Associates explores the statistics surrounding alcohol related car accidents. Throughout the article, Edgar Snyder and associates discuss statistics for car accidents that occurred in 2009 and the years
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Part 1 Identify the Issue Be sure to include complete sentences. Section Heading Why is this a problem, especially for teen drivers? Statistics from research regarding teen crash rates. Information This is a problem because teenagers are immature and lack of expirience Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among 15- to 20-year olds, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. How is one organization or group trying to solve this problem? Name group and what
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Drunk Driving Driving Under the Influence of Drugs and Alcohol PSY285 Week Five Rachael Unverdorben 11/23/14 As if the world is not dangerous enough as it is, we have those late night drinkers who feel fine enough to drive home. Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is against the law and very deadly. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) ”33,561 people died in traffic crashes in 2012 in the United States”, due to driving under the influence. Of course
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Drunk Driving Dear President, There are many things that make someone a good citizen, but not drinking and driving is a really good one. Some of the reasons are, it keeps you safe, keeps families whole, and saves you money. Please listen to these three reasons. First off, not drinking and driving keeps you safe. You have a large possibility of getting in a crash. Also, it keeps you from jail. You can’t hurt or murder anyone. The article “useful drunk driving facts” said, “You think you are
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topic and type it onto a document. * Drunk drivers should be imprisoned on the first offense b. With whatever topic you choose, turn the topic into a question (or a series of questions). These questions serve as the guide for your essay, as your answer to these questions will become your argument (see the questions under “School”, “Community”, and “Work” on pg. 186 for examples of how to write out these topic questions). * Drunk drivers should be imprisoned on the first
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1. Congratulations vital signs and I&O compliancy increased again! Thanks for all the hard work! 2. Respiratory Sheets: were due on December 27, 2013. I have to turn them in by January 1 2014. Please if you have not filled yours out and put them in my mailbox do so by NEW YEAR’s EVE!!!!!! These are the people I do not have 3. All rooms have had the floors done and paint touched up YEAH!!!!!!!! 4. Just a reminder please be specific when filling out a work order. 5. Please look at your yellow
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Corey Friedman’s Lawmakers Target Drunk Drivers, appeared in North Carolina’s “Wilsons Daily Times” on February 18, 2013. In his essay, Friedman, explains new bills and laws that are trying to get passed by North Carolina’s congress. They will target and prevent drunk driving across the state by developing harsher laws and consequences for those found guilty of these offenses. Friedman uses many different perspectives on the issue by restating various North Carolina state representatives, and various
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Washington BSHS/355 6/5/2013 Carol Felcyn MADD Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is a nonprofit organization in the United States that seeks to stop drunk driving, support those affected by drunk driving, prevent underage drinking, and overall push for stricter alcohol policy. The Irving, Texas–based organization was founded in 1980 in California by Candice Lightner after her 13-year-old daughter Cari was killed by a drunk driver. On May 3, 1980 Lightner’s 13-year-old daughter, Cari, was
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many people still choose to put themselves and surrounding people at a terrible risk, despite the discouraging statistics. Drunk driving likely will make it hard to judge the speed of your vehicle, the distance between you and other cars. It will make you less likely to notice traffic light, pedestrians, and will make it harder to concentrate on the task of driving. It makes people feel an unfounded confidence. They will take more risks, and their reaction time is slower. The risk of having
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Effects on driving when under the influence of: Alcohol Marijuana Cocaine When under the influence of alcohol, the human body becomes slower than when sober. Reflexes are impaired and motor skills are almost completely lost. The legal blood to alcohol limit is .08. Anything above that could result in a high costing ticket, a license suspension, and if you are a constant offender, a license revocation. These are just the penalties if you are pulled over for driving drunk, not the possible physical
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The Public Health Problem Drinking and driving has been identified as one of the most important contributors of motor vehicle fatalities and remains a problem among licensed drivers. These fatal cases are caused by excessive and irresponsible drinking. Various research and studies over the years have found that alcohol consumption in moderate levels can be good for health. For example, one glass of red wine a day can improve cardiovascular health. However, when taken in excessive amounts, alcohol
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accidents are a serious problem in the United States. Distracted driving, speeding, and drunk driving are the top three reasons for car accidents. Car accidents cause severe injuries, death, and major devastation every year. Nearly 1.3 million people die from car accidents each year. Distracted driving is the number one cause of these kinds of accidents. Distracted driving is any activity that could sidetrack a person’s attention away from driving. Some of these distractions include: Messing with the radio
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Drunk Driving Imagine being in a bar with some friends, everyone is drinking and having a great time; you are way too drunk to drive. You are going to leave and go home and have a high risk of endangering someone but instead your nice friends remind you of it and call a cab for you. Drinking and driving is a very serious problem that we all have to face in our society today. Drunk driving is a crime that is very dangerous and very deadly to everyone. Many people drive under the influence of alcohol
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Alcohol Driving Australian efforts to increase road safety by setting a legal BAC have resulted in reductions in road casualties in the last decade but still drink driving is the major cause of injuries and fatalities on Australian roads. One out of five drivers killed in road accidents in Australia have a BAC higher than the legal limit (1). Therefore, alcohol driving is a major concern to road safety. Alcohol driving is a high risk activity that exposes the risk taker to certain death or a permanent
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not been charged with a new drunken-driving offense. The History of DUI. (2014). Head,Thomas, Webb & Willis LLC. Retrieved from http://www.absolutely-not-guilty.com/historyofdui.html The article is about the history of DUI and talks about the early drunk driving incidents. It also tells you about when and how the first recorded testing was done and who founded it. The article also tells you about when and why the first road test for dui was invented. Drunk Driving Accidents Statistics. (2002-2004)
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The issue of drinking and driving in terms of teen driving are; it can cause legal issuse,a pain for both the teen and parent for the economical cost,causes negative long term outcomes,and it can be a cause of vehicular homocide and injuries. Also that teens are taking up the courage to brave not only one la but wo at the same time: driving while under the infuence and underaged drinking. A FATAL CRASH IS THE MOST FUNDAMENTAL PROBLEM WITH TEENS DRIBVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE. "THE CDC REPORTS THAT
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alcohol-related crash in their lifetime. Number of repeat drunk drivers. Driving under the influence is a crime in all states that if you any type of motor vehicle and consumes alcohol that excess the legal limit you are in violation of the law. Depending on what you’re doing you can also get a DUI or DWI while operating certain types of heavy machinery. The legal age is 21 and the legal limit is set anywhere between 0.05% and 0.08%. While driving under the influence your judgment and reaction time decreases
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Tracy Kosieracki Problem Solution: Drunk Driving When an intoxicated person makes the decision to get behind the wheel of a car, that person endangers not only themselves, but everyone else on the road as well. One poor choice could very well impact the driver, the victims, all their loved ones, and possibly even witnesses to the accident. According to MADD, two out of every three people will be involved in a drunk driving accident in their lifetime. In 2013, 290,000 of those people were injured
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North America’s Deadliest Driving Taboos English 100 University Writing October 21, 2012 The idea of getting behind the wheel of a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, for most people, is one not spoken of, but what about modern society’s other driving taboo? Texting while driving has become a dangerous and sometimes deadly habit that has been considered equally or more reckless to drunk driving in recent years. With both texting while driving and drunk driving being controversial issues
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obtaining a driver's license does not always ensure common sense and responsibility on the road. Therefore, safe and vigilant driving is crucial as things can happen behind the wheel within a split second. Fastening the seatbelt, cautious driving, and being sober behind the wheel can maximize all passengers’ safety while driving. First, ensure all passengers’ safety while driving by fastening the seatbelt. We have all heard the excuses before, "It is uncomfortable”, “I am only going around the corner"
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December 5, 2014 Putting The Brakes On Texting While Driving In recent years, new technology has allowed communication to become instantaneous. Because of this, texting has become extremely popular. Although texting is quick and convenient, society’s demand for constant communication has had disastrous effects. Texting while driving has been proven extremely dangerous and lethal. Although many states have put restrictions on texting while driving, the laws are lightly enforced and penalties are insufficient
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its route may expect a drunk to stagger from the vehicle. But instead, a seventeen-year-old girl gets out and walks away. She is not drunk. In fact, she has never even tasted alcohol. So, what could explain her erratic driving? The answer is held in her hand as she frantically types text messages into her cell phone, continuing a conversation she had begun before she got behind the wheel of her car. And even though she was not under the influence of alcohol or drugs, her driving was equally dangerous
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