...What I Learned at Driving School Driving school was quite the experience for me. To say the least, it was extremely interesting. I learned so much from this course, which I did not even know I could learn so much about driving in four hours! Throughout my paper, I will talk about the main topics that I learned and what I expect to make me a better driver. The Alabama Graduated Drivers License Law was one of the main things I learned during this course. This law is very important today and became affected on October 1, 2002. A Fifteen year old with a valid learner’s license are to be accomplished by a parent or legal guardian of the age of twenty-one with a valid divers license. This law states that six-teen year olds must not operate a vehicle between midnight and six a.m. unless certain procedures. At this age, you must also not have more than four passengers in your car (three friends, driver, parent—MAX!) This law is extremely important. If residents do not follow this law, it can cause danger to other drivers. Traffic laws are something EVERYONE needs to follow. While attending driving school, the main reason why people were attending was for speeding. Including myself, driving school has taught me the dangers of speeding. Speeding is not always the cause of crashes, but it is a main event in this situation. Alabama’s basic speed law provides that you must never drive a vehicle at a speed that is faster than the reasonable speed. Weather, roadwork, and your car conditions...
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...If you are inn high school your junior year is the best year of your life. That year is when you get your license and will be able to get your very first car. But if your school bans you from driving then there is no point of getting a car. Schools are only banning kids that live in the bus boundary, because makes traffic flow easier in the morning and after school. Since the school wants to band the students of driving, this now causes a problem of getting to school on time. If your parent are like mine they go to work before me so they can never take me. My mom and dad leave the house around 5:30, now I have no ride unless I drive my car. The only way I would be able to get to school is if my parents show up to work late because of school...
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...Lil Williams Shelly Cashman Word 2013 Chapter 1: SAM Project 1a Submission #3 Score is 93 out of 100 Lil Williams Shelly Cashman Word 2013 Chapter 1: SAM Project 1a Submission #3 Score is 93 out of 100 1. | Change the theme colors of the document to Violet II (18th option in the Theme Colors palette). | 10/10 | | * Change the document theme colors. | | 2. | Resize the picture of the guitar at the beginning of the document so that it is 1.7” tall. | 5/5 | | * Resize a picture. | | 3. | Apply the Rotated, White picture style to the picture, and then apply the Blue, 11 pt. glow, Accent color 3 Glow picture effect. | 10/10 | | * Apply a picture style. | | | * Apply a picture effect. | | 4. | Change the Paragraph Spacing Before the headline paragraph “Band needs bassist: homeless shelter fundraiser” to 12 pt. | 4/4 | | * Change the Paragraph Spacing Before. | | 5. | Change the case of the headline paragraph to Capitalize Each Word, change the font size to 20 pt., and then center the paragraph. | 12/12 | | * Change the font case. | | | * Change the font size. | | | * Align a paragraph. | | 6. | Bold the words “Campus Creatures” in the paragraph that begins “Join Campus Creatures….” | 2/2 | | * Bold text. | | 7. | In the same paragraph, delete the sentence “We have a Fender you can use.” | 2/2 | | * Delete text. | | 8. | In the next paragraph, find the phrase “looking for a bassist and maybe...
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...Distracted driving is the number one reason a car wreck occurs. Distracted driving is especially more dangerous for teenagers. Fresh drivers who have just recently achieved their drivers license are excited to death about driving around town. This effect does not usually dissipate until many years down the road. I know for myself, I still get excited to just drive around sometimes. The sheer freedom driving allows to teenagers is just undeniable. Over time, the young driver develops a sense of invincibility, and becomes less and less focused on their senses like checking every mirror constantly, observing their speed, drifting off into thought more often, their reaction time is slowed, and so on. After a while, if they have not already, the phones begin to get a view in the front driver's seat. The young driver may begin to text a friend asking for directions to a party, or texting their boyfriends, or even playing games. Phones, however, are not the only form of distracted driving. They may be the most potent form, but they are not the only ones in this day in age. Although it is extremely impractical, there are many vehicles that are being manufactured with wifi built into them. This not only distracted the driver, but can distract passengers, which in many ways can very well distract the driver. The passenger may lean across the seat and show the driver a funny vine for...
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...text and drive and prevent accidents.The main issue is that 10% of young adults text and are outside of their lanes. Texting while driving makes you become blind for approximately 5 seconds at a time and it slows your brake reaction by a whole 18%. It has become so common that 14 states, D.C., Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands have prohibited drivers from using handheld devices while driving for the protection of the people.Due to people being distracted while driving, more than nine people are killed and more than 1,153 are injured in crashes almost each day.Despite the addiction most teens have to their phones, a cell phone...
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...Lesson I learned: My First Driving Lesson Learning new things takes time and patience. The most rewarding feeling in life is pushing thru ones fears. As I think about the lesson, I learn on my first driving lesson .There was a time I thought I could not drive until one summer day I choose to face my fear. Facing my fears became easy and giving up was no longer an option. It was Tuesday evening on a calm summer night .I remember this evening perfectly, around 6pm my first driving lesson was official about to happen .The entire day I was nervous and found myself trying to talk myself out of this lesson . I must admit I was nervous and had stomach full of butterflies. As I slowly approach the driving school my heart drop, everyone at the driving school stared me down and could smell the scent of fear on me. I had to wait for my instructor to arrive, which gave me time to calm down. My sweat was pouring off my forehead and, the more waited the more anxious I became. Before my instructor arrived, I remember calling my mom. My mother always had words of encouragement before anything big happen .I remember our conversation and how it gave me the strength to complete my first lesson. She said a pray for me and after that I felt so much better. I wanted to stay on the phone but sadly, it was time to begin my driving lesson. My Instructor finally scrolls in,...
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...Injury Prevention: Motor Vehicle Injuries and Distracted Driving Among Teen Drivers Heather Stockman Waynesburg University Advanced Health Promotions Judith Adams August, 20, 2013 Injury Prevention: Motor Vehicle Injuries and Distracted Driving Among Teen Drivers Injuries are extremely widespread across society today and unintentional injuries remain among the top 15 killers for people of any age. The majority of people just accept these incidents as accidents, acts of fate, or a part of life although most of the events that result in injury, disability, or death are not only predictable but preventable. Beyond their immediate health consequences, injuries have a major impact on the well-being of society by contributing to premature death, disability, increased medical costs, and lost productivity. In addition, the effects of injury affect not only the injured person but also family members, friends, coworkers, and communities (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2013). The Injury and Violence Prevention objectives for 2020 include a wide range of issues that can improve the health of the nation if appropriately addressed. One such objective focuses on motor vehicle crashes that are due to distracted driving. This paper will focus on that initiative. INTRODUCTION Distraction is any activity that could divert a person’s attention away from the primary task of driving. There are three main types of distraction. The first is when the driver takes his eyes...
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...that even I cannot control. Imagine something so dangerous that it can take away everything and/or everyone you have in mere seconds, regardless of how safe you are. No matter what safety precautions anyone has taken, statistics show that teenagers, more specifically, sixteen year olds, are the most dangerous drivers on the road. Not only are they a danger to themselves, but even more frighteningly, they are a danger everyone around them. Because of this, I believe the driving age limit should be raised to eighteen and sixteen year olds should not be given a “graduated” driver’s license. Driving is a task that requires the utmost attention to detail. Multitasking is perhaps one of the most important things that any driver has to do when he or she gets behind the wheel. You have to pay attention to your speed, other drivers, pedestrians, road conditions, and much more. Because teenagers get distracted so easily, they are often poor at multitasking. This, in addition to the complexities of driving, makes teenagers, specifically sixteen year olds, the most dangerous drivers on the road. In fact, motor vehicle accidents are the number one killer of teenagers, with an estimated 5,000 deaths attributed to it every year. (Schlachtenhaufen, 2008). Even more startling, sixteen year olds have a five to one ratio of being in fatal vehicle crashes when compared to drivers twenty years old or older. In 2003, there were 937 vehicle accidents in which the driver was sixteen years...
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...Handbook Online - Introduction Contents Getting Your Driver's Licence Safe and Responsible Driving Traffic Signs and Lights Keeping Your Driver's Licence Your Vehicle The Level Two Road Test Driver's Handbook Online Introduction Ontario's goal is to make its roads the safest in North America, and that's why the Ministry of Transportation has introduced a range of measures to improve the behaviour of all drivers, including new ones. In 1999, more than 860 people were killed and more than 84,000 injured on Ontario roads. The social and economic costs of these collisions have been previously estimated at $9 billion annually. Many collisions are caused by driver error - behaviour like following too closely, speed too fast, failure to yield the right of way, and improper turns and lane changes. And statistics show that new drivers of all ages are far more likely than experienced drivers to be involved in serious or fatal collisions. Ontario campaigns against drinking and driving, aggressive driving and promoting the correct use of seat belts and child safety seats are making a difference. Graduated licensing, which lets new drivers gain skills and experience in low-risk environments, is also helping to develop better, safer drivers. The Driver's Handbook Online gives new drivers the basic information they need about learning to drive in Ontario: the rules of the road, safe driving practices and how to get their licence to drive a car, van or small truck. The ministry recommends...
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...am pleased to offer this latest edition of What Every Driver Must Know. In it, you will find information about driver’s licenses, teens and driving, common traffic rules, signs and signals, what to do in emergencies, and much more. Whether you are a novice driver or have years of experience behind the wheel, this booklet can be a helpful guide. Driving requires your full attention. Distractions such cell phones, texting, tuning the radio, and eating should be avoided when you are behind the wheel. Please make sure that you and your passengers remain safe. Obey all traffic laws, make sure everyone is buckled up or in an appropriate child safety seat, and never drink and drive. Michigan is a great state with many different opportunities for travel, recreation, and fun. Please drive safely. Sincerely, Ruth Johnson Secretary of State WEDMK November 2012.indd 2 11/1/2012 9:03:00 AM Table of Contents Introduction 6 1. Michigan Driver’s License Information 7 Michigan Residents New Michigan Residents General Licensing Requirements The Driver’s License Process 7 7 8 10 Providing Your Social Security Number; Providing Proof of Legal Presence; Providing Proof of Identity; Providing Proof of Residency; Physical Standards; Vision Test; Knowledge Test; Temporary Instruction Permit (TIP); Driving Skills Test; Restricted License Due to Disability or Illness; Changing...
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...Man Sentenced in Fatal Drunk Driving Accident in Huntington Beach February 1st, 2010 The motorist in a fatal accident that killed his passenger in Huntington Beach has been sentenced to 11 years in prison. On November 15th 2008, Kenneth John McNair was driving a Honda Accord that rear ended a Ford Mustang driven by Jose Pacheco. The Mustang burst into flames up on impact, and Pacheco suffered fatal burn injuries. He was 20 years old at the time of the accident. Blood alcohol tests would later show that McNair was driving at a level of .25, more than 3 times the legal limit. According to the deputy district attorney, McNair was not only driving under the influence, but was also driving without a license and speeding at up to 100mph. Soon after the accident, McNair allegedly walked away from the crash scene, but was stopped by Huntington Beach police. Earlier that evening, McNair had been playing “beer pong.” He drank up to 10 beers, and then went off to another of his favorite joints in Huntington Beach to drink some more. Pacheco’s family had appealed to the Orange County Superior Court judge to sentence McNair to 15 years in prison, the maximum sentence for this crime. However, Judge James Marion seems to have taken into consideration McNair’s apparently genuine remorse for the crash Every year, more than 1,000 people die in drunk driving accidents in California. Those numbers have been steadily declining over the past few years. In 2008, there were 1,029 fatalities resulting...
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...accidents are common on a daily basis, and the causes behind these crashes are the many different distractions we have throughout the day, but talking on the phone and even texting while driving is the number one cause of crashes according to recent studies. This distraction can be deadly in many ways and can put the driver as well as the passengers in danger; therefore the use of technology while driving is never an option. The usage of phones either by text or call are a problem when it comes to driving because they do not allow people to focus on their surroundings like incoming traffic and pedestrians, causing crashes and many times even death. Of course, teenagers play a very important role in this controversial topic, as they have been more involved in the evolution of technology; leading them to an addiction to it. In addition, the Department of Transportation is working on banning the use of cell phones while...
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...pass the course you will be issued a certificate of completion. Keep a record of your student ID and password, after exiting, you will need it to re-enter the course. Utilize all of the additional course resources to make your experience rewarding. 1.2 Why Driver Education is Necessary 1.2.1 Driving is a privilege 1.2.2 Legal obligations 1.2.3 Other responsibilities 1.2.4 Courtesy 1.2.5 Avoiding collisions Driver education is more than just learning how to operate the controls of your vehicle. A successful driver education program helps drivers develop knowledge and performance skills to drive safely. Driving is a privilege, not a right. Drivers have financial and legal requirements plus a responsibility to drive only when physically and mentally capable of controlling the vehicle and making safe decisions. Every driver is personally responsible for their own actions, their vehicle, cargo and the well being of their passengers. If you directly or indirectly cause a collision, you have the potential of being legally and financially responsible, as well as liable for the damage or injuries associated with that collision. When you drive, follow safe driving practices to lower your risk of causing or being in a collision. Remember how...
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...In Road Rage can result in belligerent driving behavior from many civilians. I interviewed three teachers and they all had different experience. Psychiatrists call it Intermittent Explosive Disorder. It is a behavioral disorder characterized by extreme expressions of anger, often to the point of uncontrollable rage. Intermittent Explosive Disorder has been a serious problem for years, but no one knew how common it was. (Kessler) Road Rage is a relatively serious act. It may be seen as an endangerment of public safety. There are different penalties for road raging. Most people who road rage are called “Road Ragers”. They can be prosecuted for careless or reckless driving. Drivers with low tolerances for traffic delays might respond by following too closely, changing lanes frequently, or becoming angry at anyone who impedes their progress. Some people drive aggressively because they have too much to do and are running late for work, school, their next meeting, lesson, soccer game, or other appointment. There are many ways to avoid becoming a victim of road rage. First you can obey posted speed limits and traffic laws. You must be cautious and expect the unexpected. If you are cut off, do not make any hand gestures to the other motorist. Also if you are being chased by another motorist who appears to be in a rage, do not weave in and out of traffic. You could cause harm to yourself, passengers, and other motorists. Aggressive driving and road rage is on the rise. With more...
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...One of the most common occurrences in a person’s everyday life is driving a vehicle but do you ever take a second to think about what harm you can possibly cause. I am sure at one point or another you have been driving and seen another driver and then asked yourself “what is this person doing. “ At the age of 16 Americans are required to take an exam to show they have the knowledge required to operate a vehicle as well as six months of driving with a guardian. Most see this test as satisfactory but with the driving seen on the roads every day I tend to believe otherwise. No matter the age of the driver there are bad skills being demonstrated whether it be the older gentleman going slow in the fast lane or not using the proper turn signal it would be the young kid who just got their license speeding everywhere they go. It is not everyone who has poor driving skills and for the people who drive safely a switch in how we regulate who is allowed behind the wheel could decide how we look at vehicles from now on. What needs to be changed so that safe driving will be a more frequent occurrence is not the way we issue licenses but how the general population is never re-examined on their driving skills after the age of sixteen. Would you be willing to take a re-examination test of your driving skills knowing that you would be saving lives by creating a safer driving environment? A re-examination of all drivers can make the roads safer for everyone. Currently there is only a re-examination...
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