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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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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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?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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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.
Outline:
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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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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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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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.
Contents:
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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Visually Impaired Persons and Web Sites, 2008.
A discussion which examines whether students with sight problems are able to use the websites of California institutions of higher learning.
7,872 words (approx. 31.5 pages), 17 sources, APA, $ 170.95
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The paper is a study to determine the satisfaction level of visually impaired students with the web sites maintained by California institutions of higher education. The paper provides a background and overview of the issues under consideration. It also reviews scholarly and organizational literature concerning recent initiatives intended to improve access to online resources for the visually impaired. The paper suggests the steps educators should take to ensure that their web sites conform to existing guidelines. The paper also provides a recapitulation of several other studies that advocate and oppose improved access for the visually impaired in accessing online resources.
Outline:
Introduction
Background and Overview
Studies of Visually Impaired Student Needs in Accessing Online Resources
Studies providing background information concerning need for improved accessibility to online resources
W3C Web Content Accessibility Standards
Technological Applications for Assisting the Visually Impaired Access Online Resources
Visually Impaired Students in the State of California
Studies in support of improved accessibility to online resources for the visually impaired
Studies opposed to improved accessibility to online resources for the visually impaired
Chapter Summary
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"Such initiatives are clearly intended to help level the playing field for visually impaired individuals, and because the technology and expertise already exist to accomplish these goals, these authors and the vast majority of the others reviewed herein suggest that such developmental efforts are an important component of any Web site initiative. In this regard, Siekierska and his associates emphasize that, "Such advances may finally allow blind and visually impaired persons to access the vast amount of real-time data that are available to sighted persons with Internet access."
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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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Collaborative Driving Support Systems, 2008.
Examines collaborative driving support systems in mobile pervasive environments.
4,115 words (approx. 16.5 pages), 18 sources, MLA, $ 110.95
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This paper investigates the challenges and feasibility of developing intelligent driving system providing time-sensitive information about traffic conditions and roadside facilities. The architecture for collaborative vehicle communication system is presented using the concepts of wireless networks and Bluetooth protocol. The paper further describes how vehicles can form mobile ad-hoc networks and exchange data through the on-board Bluetooth sensors and analyzes the key design concepts of the intelligent driving service infrastructure. The paper indicates that the collaborative fusion of multiple positional data can give a better understanding of the surrounding traffic conditions for collaborative driving. The technical feasibility of using Bluetooth for data exchange among moving vehicles is evaluated. Includes color illustrations and charts.
Table of Contents:
Abstract
Introduction
Intelligent Transport Environment
Vehicle and Environment Settings
Motivating Scenarios
Query Messages
Alert Messages
Access Control
Architectural Design
Simulations and Discussions
Conclusions and Future Works
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"Vehicles participating in the service infrastructure are equipped with an embedded microprocessor with a display interface, a GPS receiver, a class 1 Bluetooth sensor node, and an onboard diagnostics (ODI) interface. Some vehicles may have alternative wireless network connectivity support based on an on-board cellular communication device. The ODI is used to acquire a small set of data values from mechanical and electronic sensors mounted on the vehicle. All subsystems (GPS, ODI, wireless networking and Bluetooth links) are connected and forward data to the embedded microprocessor."
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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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Visually Impaired Patients and Change, 2005.
This is a proposal to help the visually impaired.
2,925 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 7 sources, $ 115.95
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This is a proposal for a process change project (initially a pilot project) to better equip nurses to deal effectively with the visually impaired. The paper discusses the implications of being visually impaired and notes that this is a growing population with a grossly under reported incidence of visual impairment and often blindness due to aging and accompanying diseases that affect the elderly. Risk of accidents, such as hip fractures from falls, are suggested as part of the reason for the proposed pilot project. Lewin process change theory is highlighted.
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"According to the American Foundation for the Blind, approximately 10 million individuals are visually impaired. ("Statistics," 2005). The visually impaired create numerous challenges for nursing and other healthcare practitioners that most institutions are not prepared to deal with. While visual impairment can strike individuals of any age; an estimated 5 million individuals aged 65 or older not residing in nursing homes are visually impaired either directly as a result of the aging process or as a result of diseases, such as diabetes, which affect vision ("Statistics," 2005), with 1 million reported as severe impairment. 26% of all nursing home residents are visually impaired: 3% are blind, 6% as severely impaired and over 16% considered impaired ("Statistics," 2005). Older individuals are also at a higher risk of serious injury based on their visual impairment. As a result, this population is more likely to require medical attention.."
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Drunk Driving: A Matter of Life or Death, 2002.
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.
2,565 words (approx. 10.3 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 77.95
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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.
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"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."
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Drunk Driving, 2007.
This paper argues that drunk driving must be addressed from a sociological and legal standpoint.
2,217 words (approx. 8.9 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 68.95
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The paper examines the issues of drunk driving as well as the impact law enforcement has had on its reduction. The paper argues that drunk driving is more of a social issue than a legal issue and that education must be combined with law enforcement to make a difference. The paper contends that the legal system has the ability to mandate treatment and perhaps save the drunk driver as well as those he would have encountered on the road.
Outline:
Introduction
Field Sobriety Tests
Problems
Solutions
International
Conclusion
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"John's law is one of many examples when societal responsibility meets legislation and works together to reduce the incidence of driving while impaired. If America is ever going to reduce the fatalities and injuries caused by drunk driving it will have to realize that it is a social as well as a legal issue and combine educational programs with punitive actions to stop drivers from drinking and driving(Mejeur, 2003)."
"New Jersey as well as eight other states have enacted laws that allow them to hold drunk drivers until their blood alcohol levels are below the state's legal limit. While this helps prevent an immediate accident from occurring the root of the problem is still there and should be handled from a societal standpoint."
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