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?Fast Car? and ?Driving Lessons?, 2004.
An analysis of the social messages in Tracy Chapman?s song, ?Fast Car?, and Neal Bower?s poem, ?Driving Lessons?.
1,025 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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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.
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"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)."
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Fast Food: Fast Road to Health Problems, 2005.
A look at issues related to the fast food problem in The U.S.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 35.95
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This is a short paper discussing the issues related to the fast food problem in this country. Cited are references to the movie "SuperSize Me" which brought health related issues associated with consuming huge quantities of fast food to the public's attention. While the premise of the movie seemed exaggerated, it is shown that this habitual eating of fast food actually happens in the real world to many people.
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The Academy Award hoopla that surrounded the documentary SuperSize Me, 4th highest grossing documentary of all time, winner of the 2004 Sundance Film Festival, served to bring a small budget attack on fast food to center stage. The film has been seen by millions. Soon afterwards, McDonald's Corporation unveiled their Healthy Living Campaign and began offering their fresh fruit Apple and Walnut salad as a new menu item. Fast food is quickly changing the face and body of our nation. Obesity, diabetes, cancer, High blood pressure, high cholesterol, even food addiction has been linked to fast food. We will present the health related issues related to the fast food industry, followed by legal and corporate actions and reactions taking place. Is there anything that can be done to correct these problems?
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Teenage Driving, 2005.
A piece of creative writing discussing the writer's fear in driving as a teenager.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 1 source, $ 44.95
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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.
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"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."
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Aggressive Driving, 2007.
A discussion of aggressive driving.
1,354 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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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.
Outline:
The Dangers of Aggressive Driving
Understanding Aggressive Driving Behaviors
Male Drivers Are More Aggressive than Females
Protecting Oneself Against Aggressive Drivers
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"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)."
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Reckless Driving, 2007.
A discussion of the severity and consequences of reckless driving.
1,557 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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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
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"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)."
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Teenage and Elderly Driving, 2007.
This paper discusses the need for restrictions for young and elderly drivers.
1,862 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 59.95
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The paper discusses how for teenagers who seek liberty and thrill and for elderly people who want to escape loneliness and isolation, car driving can be and has been, as statistics have shown, a very dangerous weapon. The paper reveals that the brain of a 16-year-old is not developed enough to adequately respond to impulse control. The paper also shows how drivers 75 years old and older had a higher rate of fatal accidents nationwide in 2001 and 2002. The paper suggests proposals to ensure the health and safety of teenage and older drivers.
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"The Registry of Motor Vehicles reported that approximately a third of 16-year-old drivers got involved in serious crashes in Massachusetts alone (The Boston Globe 2006). A National Institutes of Health study found that the brain of a 16-year-old is not developed enough to adequately respond to impulse control and parental admonition or pressure cannot control that part of their youngster's brain, which weighs risks. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration also reported that 16-year-olds crash their cars thrice as much as 17-year-old new drivers and alcohol was not a major factor in the phenomenon."
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Driving in the Snow, 2002.
An essay on the dangers of winter driving on snow and ice.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 4 sources, $ 47.95
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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.
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"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..."
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Cell Phones and Driving, 2000.
An examination of the dangers of cell phone use while driving includes history of cell phone use, statistics, rumors, other driving distractions, effects on driver attention and safety recommendations.
3,375 words (approx. 13.5 pages), 20 sources, $ 119.95
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"Literature Review
Introduction
This literature review concerning cellular phone use during motor vehicle operation and its affect on traffic accidents, will address the following areas relevant to this study: history of cellular phone use; relevant statistics; rumors regarding cellular phone hazards; other internal motor vehicle distractions; effects on attention; safety issue recommendations; and conclusion.
History of Cellular Phone Use
A review of the history of cellular phone use will demonstrate that while early focus on cell phones regarded growth in wireless communication, more recent focus includes a concern..."
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Aggressive Driving, 2005.
A research proposal for investigating the phenomenon of aggressive driving behavior.
1,507 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 49.95
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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.
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"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)"
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The Societal Implication of Impaired Driving, 2000.
This essay examines the implications that impaired driving has for society, the individual, and the family in the United States and Canada.
4,100 words (approx. 16.4 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 110.95
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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.
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"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."
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Increasing Texas Driving Age to 18, 2002.
A paper which argues the need to increase Texas driving age to 18 in order to eliminate its number one killer among teens.
1,815 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 58.95
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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.
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"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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Lessons, 2005.
This paper provides lessons on a range of educational topics and theories.
4,500 words (approx. 18.0 pages), 0 sources, $ 178.95
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This paper offers lessons created as part of a graduate program in education. The lessons consist of a range of documents, from lesson plans to texts created using programs such as Kidspiration. The lessons also include analyses of education programs in terms of a range of learning theories and models such as social constructivism and other Western theories of education and development.
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"The issue of teaching learners in P/J who are afraid of math problems is admittedly a challenging one. It must be acknowledged that it is unlikely that we will ever be able to reach the point where learners will "welcome problems with open arms and minds". Given an educational context in which even many candidates at our Teachers' Colleges admit to having a high degree of anxiety when facing math problems in their youth, it may be realistically concluded that nothing less than a profound overhaul of our education system's approach to the math curriculum will address this fear and anxiety."
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Driving and Cell Phones, 2002.
An analysis of the conflict between cell phone use and safe driving.
2,343 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 72.95
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This paper discusses how everyone agrees that safe driving should be the first priority of a motorist and how cellular telephones make safe driving difficult to achieve. It looks at how it is proven that the use of mobile phones on the road, hand-held or hands-free, is harmful and dangerous and, therefore, should be restricted. It shows how the role of regulation is controversial and how the role of individual responsibility is clear; safe driving should be the top priority of any motorist.
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"Defenders of on-the-road mobile phone use argue that cell phones are really just one of a number of things that can cause driver distractions and are not worse any others. Indeed, fears about driver distractions are nearly as old as the automobile itself. Julie Cook took a glimpse into history and found out that when the first car radios were installed in 1920s, it was argued that tuning a radio would take away drivers attention from the road and music would lull a driver to sleep (Cook 48). Legislation was proposed to eliminate windshield wipers because it was claimed that the motion would hypnotize the driver (Cook 48). Obviously, modern drivers face a lot more distractions on a daily basis."
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Dangers of Cell Phone Use While Driving, 2004.
This essay looks at the dangers of talking on a cell phone while driving.
678 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 23.95
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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.
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"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 ..."
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Drinking and Driving, 2002.
A study into the relationship between the legal age of drinking and the number of driving-related accidents.
1,815 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 58.95
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This paper examines the problem of alcohol-related accidents, underage drinking and its effects on the number of driving accidents in New Jersey and nationwide. The paper attempts to answer the question: Does the legal drinking age affect the number of driving accidents that involve alcohol in New Jersey? The paper concludes that raising the minimum age when people can purchase and consume alcohol has been shown to positively affect the rate of accidents involving alcohol and the young.
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Introduction
Background
Legal Definition of Driving While Under the Influence
Zero Tolerance Law
Effectiveness of Minimum Legal Drinking Age Laws in Reducing Alcohol Related Traffic Accidents and Deaths
Conclusion
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"According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, (NHTSA), there were 2,160 teen drunk-driving crashes in the United States in 2001 (latest available statistics) The measure represents the total number of people (occupants and non-occupants) killed in crashes in which at least one teenage (16-20) driver had a BAC of .08 or higher. While teens killed because of drinking and driving remains unacceptable at any number, the total represents a 35% decline since 1990 and a full 60% since 1982."
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