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    There are many stupid things you can do while driving. Driving drunk is definitely up there towards the top of that list. You can affect so many lives by driving drunk it's unbelieveable. You can injure people, kill people, make families no longer whole, and all that for a drink. I would ask all drunk drivers out there if it was worth it. To put someone's life in danger just so you could have a good time and drink. Drunk driving kills people that's not debatable. In the video,”lives Affected” everyone in that video lost someone. Most of those people lost multiple family members. People of all ages were killed: adults, teens, and children. All of these deaths were avoidable if the drunk driver just got someone to take him home. According to…

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    freedom; all perfect elements of a teenage driving fantasy. However, driving is a heavy responsibility that weighs a terrifying number of gravity and maturity. In 2015, over 2,000 teenagers in the United States, aged 16-19, were killed by car accidents. Think for a moment, those 2,000 teenagers had years and years left to live, see, and feel, but those years of life were crashed and smashed, all because of the desire to drive. Think for a moment, those 2,000 teenagers, were fragile children,…

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    online, so you can work it into your schedule. The class is required in many states before you can get your license. So, even if someone has already taught you how to drive, you'll still need to attend a class and pass an examination before you can legally drive. Here's what you can expect. Drivers Ed Classes You want to choose a school that is approved by your state so you'll be qualified to take the driving examination. The courses are state specific, and you'll learn about the laws and…

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    Teenagers who are involved with underage drinking, don't understand the consequences, yet 4,700 teens are the victims of drinking and driving each year. Some people believe that drinking alcohol overall isn't a problem. Let's say your best friend comes up to you and asks you to drink with them, would you? Sometimes kids end up getting addicted to drinking, because they first started drinking around the ages of 10 to 14. There are many reasons of why people think this isn't a problem anymore,…

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    dangers of drinking? Two are they drinking alcohol due to being rebellious because they are told they can’t drink, so they are going to drink to be defiant? This leads to youths whom are drinking too much just to say I got drunk. There should be some sort of similar course like a 5 hour driving course on all the effects of drinking alcohol on youth’s impulses, how drinking affects youth’s brain, and how it affects you long term. Research has shown the age limit of 21 is not effective as you…

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    Teenagers still drink and drive because of social situations. They typically drink alcoholic beverages at parties and sometimes because of peer pressure. The alcohol or drugs make their reactions slower than normal making them more prone to fatal car crashes. The best way to avoid drinking and driving is not to drink at all. It’s illegal since teens are underage. This isn’t the case though, so the best way to avoid hurting yourself or others is to have cab fare on you. The other options are to…

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    he effects of driving after consuming alcohol have become very dangerousand it puts many people's lives in danger everyday.A.Many people each year die as a result of alcohol related accidents.1.According to the most recent figures from the Centers for DiseaseControl and Prevention (CDC), 39% of all traffic-related deaths arerelated to alcohol.B.Alcohol impairs eyesight, judgement, and reflexes which makes driving amotorized vehicle extremely dangerous.1.According to an article published by John…

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    As technology and our ever-changing society enables more teenagers to do more, sooner, one can easily observe the accompanying concerns among our adult population- and our lawmakers. One example of this is a recent proposition suggesting that students should be banned from driving to and from school if their area provides bus services. The reason for this idea is that doing this would simultaneously relieve traffic congestion and fix morning tardiness issues. However, I submit that…

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    The topic of interest chosen to be drinking and driving. After being involved in a drinking and driving accident, it can cause many changes in an individual’s life, especially their outlook on drinking and driving Although the individual drinking and driving are not likely injured, it can cause grief amongst families. The stress of a child being arrested, drinking and driving, and causing significant damage on a busy intersection can be overwhelming. Drinking and driving must be taken…

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    Drinking and driving has become a huge epidemic in the United States. At least 30 people die everyday due to impaired driving. This means one death every 51 minutes. The annual cost of alcohol related crashes amounts to more than $59 billion. Drinking and driving is a large problem that can be greatly reduced by taking preventive action. Most people realize that drinking and driving is a big issue. However most people aren’t actually aware of how big this problem really is. Almost one third of…

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