such unwavering anger and sadness that the people of the United States must “take action” upon the “scourge” that is people who attempt to drive under the influence of alcohol. What these simpletons don’t realize is that not only is the issue of drunk driving not that big of a deal, but it could also prove to improve humanity and our lives as a whole. We as a nation must take the first step to achieve a utopia within this country and tear down the horrid and immoral laws put in place by the…
If there was any day I could re-live it’d be the day that my stepfather died from drunk driving. Maybe even the following days when my mother broke and became an alcoholic. If I could really could go back then I could have done something to help her and save him from the car crash.. But, I can only choose one day therefore I choose the day he died from drunk driving. It was a little ways away from Christmas. Something was wrong with my father. He was drinking more than usual, At about…
Driving while fatigued, especially at night, is as deadly as driving under the influence of alcohol. Fatigue reduces your reaction time, judgment, and mental alertness. If you drive this way for too long, then falling asleep at the wheel is sure to follow. It can happen to anyone because no drug is required for this type of impairment. Unlike DUI driving, the antidote for fatigued driving is easy and quick: drinking a cup of coffee while taking a rest break. However, coffee has its limitations.…
acknowledging her, he backed out of the parking space without saying a word. He never smiled her while driving toward the courthouse. At last, tears rolled down her cheeks, "Mike, I can 't handle this. Please, say something. I can 't take the thought of going to jail, and even worse, you won 't talk to me. Damn it! It upsets…
In 2014, 9967 people were killed in alcohol-impaired driving crashes, accounting for nearly one-third (31%) of all traffic-related deaths in the United States (“Impaired”). There are millions of people drinking and driving. This is a major issue because it causes a ton of deaths. Drunk driving needs to be solved somehow and there are a few ways that can help the deaths decrease. Many deaths are caused by drunk driving, this can be solved by having a designated driver and a breathalyzer available…
caused by driving under the influence. A research study has shown that “over 10,000 persons in the United States general population have were killed as a result of alcohol impaired driving crashes in 2010”. (Scheck, Hoffmann, Proctor, and Couilou, 2013). There are many programs from public health that tries to deal with…
My topic is drunk driving and what self regulators you can do in order to prevent yourself from drunk driving. In my research i found to reliable sources that has emphasises on the dangerous effects and statistics of drunk driving. My primary source is named “Prevalence and Effectiveness of Self-Regulatory Techniques Used to Avoid Drunk Driving” While reading this article it gave the insight on what a person who has a history of drunk driving does to stop the terrible habit. My secondary…
Statement of Problem According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), all states that wanted to keep U.S. federal funds for their highway systems had to adopt the .08 threshold of drunkenness for driving since 2000 (“Legislative”). To most, the topic of drunk driving is very simple: it should be illegal. However, few people ever hear the counter argument to these mostly agreeable laws. According to a Gallup poll in 2000, 72% of Americans agreed with the lowering of the…
must be put to the test to ensure that the victims of drunk driving no longer need to worry about medical bill and short sentences. Charges for people who are convicted of drunk driving do not have a high punishment at first. Currently first time offender can but is only limited to “a fine of up to $2000, jail time between three to one hundred and eighty days, license suspension of up to two…
addicted to alcohol, they become behind on school work and for adults it is becoming behind on tasks for their job. When you abuse alcohol you are more likely to drink and drive or ride with a drunk driver (Mantel). If that does not say enough, nothing will. On top of that there are tons and tons more problems that can ruin an alcoholics life. During prolonged periods of excessive drinking it can complicate matters into more serious situations such as being hospitalized. Life-lasting effects…