In 2000, there were 1819 deaths in Australia caused by road traffic accidents, and it is estimated that a high percentage of these accidents were caused by speeds in excess of the legal limit. ... That is twice the speed limit for most suburban streets! ... There is no limit on the power or top speed of cars, and some manufacturers take full advantage of this and make their cars as fast as possible, which is there mainly as a sales pitch to the power lovers. ... Car companies have recently began to design safety features that reduce the chance of sliding or spinning out of control at high ...

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People today speed around and cut you off, and slow down when they should speed up. ... People also have the tendency to ignore construction zones and just speed by like there isn't anyone there. Speed is a toy to most and people use it to cut you off or just to get to their destination faster. ... Speed isn't always the problem, when people don't drive the speed limit they just slow people down. ... People with fast cars have all the speed and power they need, but most times they will only do the minimum speed limit. ...

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Such as; buckle up it is the law and it saves lives, they are the ones responsible for their passengers and their safety, always be aware of their surroundings, you never know when a car, child, or animal may pull or run right out in front of them, and speed kills, so always drive the posted speed limit. ... The box monitors seat belt use, engine speed, tire traction and other parameters. ... When the driver exceeds preset limits for speed, braking or sharp turns, the box growls, then beeps that a violation has been recorded. The audible cues help drivers ...

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You"re driving down route 22, the speed limit is fifty-five, and you"re doing sixty miles per hour, a safe enough range so that you don't get pulled over. ... For some reason they must think that you are purposely going that speed just to make them mad. ... Or, when you are looking to pull out onto the highway, wait until there is enough room so that the person coming at you at 60 mph or more doesn't have to slam on their brakes because you pulled out in front of them and can't get quickly up to speed. ... If we as responsible drivers can't do this, then at some point pol...

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The vehicle may be going normal speed and then suddenly slow down and hit the brakes. ... The blinker indicates that the car will slow down for a turn, and therefore indicates that traffic behind should also lessen speeds. ... Secondly, drivers are expected not to cut people off, and not to speed up when other vehicles need to be let in. Some drivers refuse to let other vehicles in front of them because it will slow them down, and they speed up just to prevent the vehicle from getting ahead of them. ... Drivers, who are involved in other activities while driving, can lose control of their vehi...

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?Alright, I guess you?ll need the keys if you?re going to drive,? Ron, the driving instructor, said as he handed the keys to Angela for her first drive time. Angela's parents were originally from Bangladesh, giving her a natural tan. Her long black hair made her somewhat attractive. Ron on the other...

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Driving is an important part of any person's life, but one should not drive unless they are aware of the consequences of doing so. As a member of the youth advisory board it is my duty to help make people aware of the proper precautions one must take while driving. Car accidents can happen from any ...

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I turned to watch him speed away into the distance then looked around for anyone else. ... Within half an hour my car was ripping along the roads at break neck speed. ... Then green and I was taken over by a rush of adrenaline. tyres screaming for mercy, I pushed my car to the very limit, desperately trying to retain my title. ...

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Did you know in 2012, 60 percent of deaths among passenger vehicle occupants ages 16-19 were drivers? Teen drivers have the popular upward trend in America and it is growing in vast numbers. The teen driver's experience is all about getting your first car and learning all the rules to driving. The r...

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1) Julie Anne Williamsons" accident happened because of a skid. She could have prevented it if Julie would have let off the accelerator and steer in the opposite direction of the skid. However she wrenched the steering wheel in the direction of the skid and stomped on the brakes. She also...

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Then, the Kurrent - "A tiny and very distinctive-looking NEV, the Kurrent's price ($10,600) includes home delivery because, as American Electric Vehicle president Scott Thornton told AutoblogGreen, if AEV allowed the Kurrent to be sold at just any dealership, the customer might not be able to drive it home thanks to U.S. laws that restrict NEVs to roads with a posted speed limit of 35 mph or below. ...

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I believe people should be more cautious while driving and respect the rules of the road, Laws are set in place for us to follow and driving under the speed limit is set in place to prevent any accidents from occurring. ...

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We are all human, therefore we all make mistakes, but the one thing that comes out of these mistakes, is we usually learn a lesson. Making mistakes is human nature, none of us are exempt. That is even true in writing this paper, I will have to write many drafts without errors, and to meet what I fee...

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