Abstract This essay is intended to persuade the reader not to use cell phones while driving. In this article the writer examines the dangers of cell phones. In particular, the writer concentrates on the use of the cell phones that apply while driving. The writer uses this paper to urge the reader not to use such cell phones while driving.
From the Paper "Curtis Sathre said it was like a bomb going off. His young son Michael, stood stunned, his ears ringing, hand gushing blood and body covered in black ash. In a split second, fragments from Michael's exploding cell phone had hit him between the eyes and lodged in the ceiling of the family's home. Michael is still alive. Imagine what would have happened if he had been driving. The purpose is to persuade ..."
Abstract This is a reflective essay on fear. The essay specifically talks about teenage driving. The teenager in the story dreamed about the car he wanted and what it would be like to drive the car. After getting the car and his/her drivers license he/she takes a friend home that lives in the country. Not knowing how to drive in the country leads to the event of fear. The paper discusses the feelings of the writer.
From the Paper "The Country Road: "14 percent of all deaths due to motor vehicle accidents are teen drivers" (Teens Driving Fatality Statistics, 2005). Most teenagers look forward to obtaining their drivers license and most teenagers are warned about the above statistic at least a dozen times or more. From the time I had turned fourteen I dreamed of owning my own car and driving my friends around town in a cool car with the radio blasting. It would be great! From dreams at night to day dreams at school I could see myself behind the wheel of my own car that was polished and shone with sun-rays. I was ready to turn sixteen and pass my drivers test so I could drive my dream automobile. My dream car was a white Plymouth Surefire. It was a small compact automobile."
Abstract This paper provides a generic overview and instructions on how to use a flash drive. The paper attempts to help communicate the usefulness of the flash drive as a tool and to introduce users unfamiliar with such devices to its properties and general use. The paper includes a guide for using a flash drive.
From the Paper "How to Save Information on a Disk or Flash Drive Introduction This paper provides a generic overview and instructions on how to use a flash drive. The intention of this paper is to help communicate the usefulness of the flash drive as a tool and to introduce users unfamiliar to such devices to its properties and general use. Summary of the Flash Drive Saving information to a drive is a critical and very necessary process of computer use. Drives can be internal or external, and the process differs slightly according to the types of drives used. Flash drives are accessible, portable drives that use a USB port and NAND flash memory technology. NAND technology is a form of information transmission that utilizes "not and" functions, meaning that the device determines the exclusionary properties of information and stores it accordingly on a peripheral device."
A discussion of the dangers of drunk driving and the lives it affects, including appeals of pathos (heart and values), ethos (character) and logos (facts & logic) to convey a powerful message to the reader.
Abstract A healthy balance between the different arguments of pathos, ethos and logos (emotion, value, character, and facts & logic) are found in this essay which which deals with the dangers of drunk driving. Included are interviews with those who have personally been affected by drunk driving, as well as personal anecdotes, and significant facts and statistics. All sections of the paper are strategically organized in order to better convey the message to the reader.
From the Paper "It was the first day of March. It was the type of day where the chill and dampness seemed to penetrate your soul. I silently watched as Jeremy's mother laid a blood red colored rose on the marble stone. Wiping a tear from the corner of her eye, she ran a hand across the letters of his name that adorn the cold gravestone. Jeremy Taylor (1982 ? 2000). She said a silent prayer and turned towards the car. She glanced back once more before walking away. Today Jeremy would"ve been eighteen. He would"ve been able to vote or play the lottery if he wanted to. In a couple months he would?ve graduated ? top ten in his class! He would"ve walked across the stage, gotten his diploma, and tossed his cap high into the air with all his friends. He would"ve made his plans to leave for college. He had already been accepted into an Ivy League school. How desperately he wanted to become a lawyer. His mom always said she could tell he would make a great lawyer by the way he argued with his sister?.But all that changed within a moment. His life was ended at the hands of a drunk driver as he made his way home from school one fateful February afternoon. No longer would they see his smiling face. No longer would they laugh at the childish burping contests he had, as boys do. No longer would they hear the crowd cheer his name as he scored the winning touchdown or the sound of his voice as he excitedly told of his plans to become the best lawyer they had ever seen. All of that was gone now, because someone chose to drink and drive. Watching my friend's burial was one of the most emotional experiences I can recall. I think of how scared he must have been in his final moments. I wonder what he was thinking as he lay there dying. It was an eerie feeling to know that the casket could not even be opened during the service because of how horrific were the injuries that he had sustained. Now whenever "Tears in Heaven" by Eric Clapton comes on the radio, I think of him. I will never get the chance to say goodbye or to tell him all the things I wanted him to know. I can only hope he knows how much he was loved and will be missed. Rest in peace my angel."
Abstract The paper investigates the Texas States implementation of a Graduated Drivers License Program (GDL) in response to the high rate of teens involved in fatal car accidents. The author of the paper discusses the many advantages to raising the driving age from 16 to 18, most of them in issues dealing with financial responsibility, long distance and night driving abilities, parent supervision and insurance rates.
From the Paper "With 18 as the driving age, schools and the state have an opportunity to offer or require additional driving instruction time to teens. Most teens have a very brief lesson time with a professional instructor. The professional is able to demonstrate proper driving technique. They are also able to correct teen drivers as they make mistakes and introduce them to new or difficult driving situations safely. There are many different driving situations that a teen may encounter but not know how to handle. For example, poor weather, road rage and children playing in the road are all new situations for a beginning driver. The wrong decision in these situations can become deadly for the driver, passengers, bystanders or other drivers."
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Abstract This paper reviews the case of a 45 year old man named Hilary Nwayne, a taxi driver earning an estimated $7,500 per year. According to the paper, he existed in an impoverished lifestyle especially when it is considered that he supported a wife and children. Yet Nwayne worked diligently to earn every cent and carry his earnings home to his family. The paper goes on to explain that one day Nwayne was driving along a service road in Harris County, Texas. He was in his cab and seeking another fare for the day. He was not bothering anyone, he was following the rules of the road, and he was alone on the road, except for the presence of one other driver. That driver appeared, it seemed, out of nowhere. He was driving at over 100 miles per hour.
Abstract This paper discusses the magnetic hard disk drive and how it works, from its creation to the present day. It also discusses possible future technological advances. It then discusses the varied uses of hard drives and the impact the device has had on society over the past few decades.
From the Paper "Personal computer technology has grown exponentially over the past few decades, but at its core, construction remains focused on certain necessary components. The magnetic hard disk drive is one of those components. Despite its importance and widespread use, many casual computer users know little about the history of or workings of this device. The magnetic hard disk drive, or simply hard drive, as it is known by most computer users, has come a long way and evolved over fifty years to become the ubiquitous storage device the world knows today."
Abstract This paper discusses the problem of smog and the health complications it creates for Ontarians. The paper briefly explains the health problems brought about by smog, the relationship between automobiles and smog, the province's measures to combat the scourge of smog, measures designed to cut down on unhealthy emissions by Ontario's industrial sector, the over-all progress of the Drive Clean program and a few recommendations which might help expedite the process.
Abstract This paper examines all aspects of aggressive driving. The paper explains that aggressive driving can be defined as driving that fails to consider the safety of others and that aggressive drivers know they may be driving in such a way that could endanger others. The paper then looks at the difference between road rage and aggressive driving. The paper points out that studying the behaviors of aggressive drivers and knowing what to do when someone is driving aggressively is vital in reducing the number of accidents caused by aggressive drivers. The paper then looks at why male drivers are more aggressive than females. The paper concludes with suggestions on how one can protect oneself from aggressive drivers.
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The Dangers of Aggressive Driving Understanding Aggressive Driving Behaviors
Male Drivers Are More Aggressive than Females
Protecting Oneself Against Aggressive Drivers
From the Paper "If a driver intentionally intends to harm another driver or another person, they can be stated to be aggressive drivers. Some people may not intend to be aggressive drivers, but they know they are taking risks that could endanger the lives of others which make them aggressive drivers. Some of the behaviors that aggressive drivers have are tailgating, failure to obey traffic signs, weaving in and out of traffic with no regard to safety, passing on the right, honking, yelling, and facial or hand gestures (Aggressive Driving). Most aggressive drivers have high levels of stress and may be angry at loved ones and/or angry at themselves. Often these drivers may have mental health problems. Three factors are in common and they are "lack of responsible driving behavior, reduced levels of traffic enforcement, and increased congestion and travel in our urban areas" (Aggressive Driving)."
Abstract The paper relates that reckless driving is one of the primary causes of road accidents in the world. The paper discusses how offenders in most cases view this violation as a simple offense resulting in a ticket. But reckless driving is regarded as a serious crime leading to damage of property, injuries and in the worst case, loss of lives of both drivers and pedestrians. The paper explains the relevant laws, common violations and statistics involved. The paper discusses causes and implications of reckless driving and shows how a reckless driving violation can cause a negative impact on an individual's career, security clearance and insurance protection.
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The Law on Reckless Driving Statistics, Causes and Implications
Impact of Reckless Driving
From the Paper "Based on traffic laws in most states in the US, conviction for reckless driving is a class 1 misdemeanor. Possible penalties incurred due to this offense might result to suspension of driver's license, fines and imprisonment. At present stricter penalties are being imposed on offenders violating traffic rules, regulations and speed limits. Usual charges and penalties for a reckless driving conviction may include suspension of your driver's license for up to six (6) months and fines up to two thousand five hundred dollars ($2500.00)."
Abstract Tracy Chapman's song, "Fast Car", tells the story of lovers who desperately want to escape poverty, but can?t find a way out. Neal Bower's poem, ?Driving Lessons?, discusses a son who is in the middle of his parents? unhappy marriage. This paper explains that, while they tell very different stories on the surface, the two are similar in theme and the type of imagery used. Both use driving as a metaphor, questioning the traditional idea of driving as freedom, instead seeing driving as a symbol of being trapped. Both ?Fast Car and ?Driving Lessons? deal with the inevitability of family obligation, and loneliness is a theme throughout the song and the poem.
From the Paper "Unlike the traditional idea of the car as a means to freedom, both "Fast Car" and ?Driving Lessons prove that one cannot drive away from problems. In ?Fast Car,? Chapman's protagonist initially sees the car as a means of escape from her dreary, everyday life, but she soon realizes that her problems go deeper than immediate location. At first her lover's fast car seem like the way to freedom, but she eventually realizes that this freedom is an illusion: "You got a fast car/And we go cruising to entertain ourselves/You still ain't got a job/And I work in a market as a checkout girl" (Chapman). Despite the fast car and the physical ability to escape, she and lover remain mired in their poverty and cannot escape. In the end, the song's protagonist gives up on the idea of driving to freedom: "I'd always hoped for better/Thought maybe together you and me would find it/I got no plans/I ain't going nowhere/So take your fast car and keep on driving" (Chapman)."
Abstract Essay on dangers of winter driving on snow and ice. Offers guidelines on driving safely in the snow. How to gain traction. Problem of cars overheating. Importance of proper tires. What to do in a skid. Necessity of an emergency kit & items it should contain.Technologies that make winter driving easier (antilock brakes). Fatalities related to driving on snow and ice.
From the Paper "Driving in the Snow
Driving in the snow is no walk in the park; but I guess that's obvious considering that one involves driving and the other walking. It's more like walking in Needle Park in the 70's at about 2 in the morning; very dangerous. There are definitely a few guidelines you must follow to survive.
Go slow. It doesn't matter if you've got snow tires, chains, or studded tires on your vehicle. Slow down to 10 or 15 mph. Always remember that too many other drivers don't know how to drive on snow and think that special tires or chains allow them to drive at the speed limit. Hills are killers, whether you're going up or down. Avoid..."
Abstract This paper examines the issue of drunk driving and how it affects society. It first defines drunk driving and then looks at how drinking alcohol impairs one's ability to drive. The sociological perspectives of drinking and driving are examined, and the causes of this phenomenon are discussed. Finally, suggestions for methods to change this ever-growing problem in society are analyzed.
From the Paper "The views of the major sociological perspectives would all share the similar view that impaired driving is wrong but all three would have great differences from one another as well. The structural functionalist may argue that drinking and driving is one of the dysfunctions of a functional society. All societies need dysfunctions to operate correctly. Drunk driving as a dysfunction is creating jobs within the society such as auto maintenance and manufacturing. A functionalist may also say that impaired driving is inevitable, a part of society that people must learn to live with and do its best to prevent. A conflict theorist would probably argue that drunk drivers are part of a subordinate group within a society that is a burden on the dominant group. A conflict theorist may also say that it is because of a person's lack of money that he/she would drive while intoxicated, insinuating that the bulk of drunk drivers belong to the lower and middle class who can?t afford a taxi. A symbolic interactionist may lay blame for the drinking and driving problem on societies dependence on personal transportation and commitment to alcohol. They may argue that it is the promotion and advertising of alcoholic beverages and automobiles on television, radio, in the newspaper, and on billboards, etc. that people see everyday that encourage not one, but both of these things. People may get the message that it is ok to engage in both activities at the same time as a result of seeing these symbols all around them. As you will see in this next section, H. Laurence Ross is a symbolic interactionist."
Abstract This research study investigates gender differences in aggressive driving. The paper begins by presenting a clear definition of the term aggressive driving and by establishing the extent of the problem via various research results and hypotheses. The paper also considers the fact that aggressive driving behavior is on the rise worldwide and then uses all of this information to investigate gender differences in cases of aggressive driving.
From the Paper "A central thrust of this study will be based on patterns of behavior as they apply to gender differences. Fro example, the distinct difference between male and female drivers with regard to aggressive behavior while driving has been shown to be the case in the UK. This gender pattern has been measured in relation to various quantifiable variables. One of the most significant statistics is the accident rate as a direct result of aggressive driving behavior. "In all studies and analyses, without exception, men have been shown to have a higher rate of (car) crashes than women". (Sex differences in driving and insurance risk, 2004) Differences between male and female drivers in terms of crash rates are shown in a wide range of countries, including the United States, Europe, Asia and Africa. The figures consistently show that males are significantly more at risk than females. (ibid)"
This paper discusses that the use of cellular phones while driving can cause severe impairment to the cognitive abilities of drivers, in turn leading to an increased risk of accidents and driving errors.
Abstract In this article, the writer notes that cell phone use in vehicles is a growing concern around the globe. The writer points out that many individuals and authorities believe that the use of cellular phones while driving contributes to the number of motor vehicle accidents on the road systems. The writer discusses that cognitive psychologists have studied this matter thoroughly in order to determine whether or not cellular phones pose a risk to driver performance. The majority of these studies have confirmed the suspicions and provided empirical evidence showing that the use of a cell phone while driving severely decreases driver attention and slows down reaction times to visual stimuli. This paper discusses two studies in particular that examine the perception of visual stimuli by drivers in relation to cellular phone use. Furthermore, research is proposed that would build upon the two articles discussed by combining the topics and determining exactly what kinds of hands-free devices used with cell phones, if any, are the most effective in creating a safe driving environment.
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From the Paper "In today's technology driven world nearly everyone takes measures to increase their accessibility to the outside world. These measures include e-mail, fax, the Internet, and cellular phones, just to name a few. However, as with all new advancements in technology and society, the increased accessibility to the outer world comes with a number of negative side effects or drawbacks. One area in which these drawbacks are highly pronounced is driving. Driving used to be a relatively simple task, with few cars on the road, few distractions, and a lack of any form of technology within the vehicle beyond a steering wheel, gear shift, mirrors, gas pedal and break - all items required for driving the vehicle. Today, however, cars come equipped with high powered stereo systems, compasses, electronic-visual navigation systems, televisions, drink holders, fax machines, outlets for computers, and cellular phones. "
