The Pedestrian

article, utilizing a cell phone while driving has two dangers. One, it takes the driver’s eyes off of the road, and two, the driver’s ability to concentrate on the act of driving is severely impaired. With these distractions, the safety of the pedestrians and those in the car are put into jeopardy. The Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association dedicates their effort and spends their money on education the community about several issues surrounding cell phones (Levine, 2001, para. 9).…

Squad have been to the location and are currently conducting an investigation of the events. This tragic event has killed over 1,000 students and nearly 100 teachers, plus seven people who were killed when shrapnel from the the explosive device hit pedestrians and motorists traveling near by. We spoke to the Victorian Chief Commissioner Graham Ashton who said, “The events that have occurred today are extremely tragic, even thinking that 1000 children have been killed is truly heart-wrenching.…

After reading texting while walking isn't funny anymore I would have to agree that texting is becoming really dangerous for pedestrians. I've witness people walking down the street or walking across a intersection without looking up and they are seriously injuring themselves. I even had a incident when i was texting while walking and I hit my hand on a street sign because i didn't bother looking up. I feel like nothing is that important that your walking with your head down and your not paying…

Safety tips during summer break. It’s summer officially, the school bell rung already. The kids are out for school for summer break. We can make it fun and safe. Summer is fun, because it’s time to go outside and play, but parents should also know that there are some potential dangers in this season. There are some safety measures to take during this exciting season for the kids and for all; the kids want to be in the pool, at the playground, ride bicycles, taking a walk, and many more.…

The Rock Springs Massacre, the Watsonville Riots, the Japanese internment camps, and the countless stereotypes are small parts of the larger, degrading legacy paved for Asian-Americans of the past and present in America. One of these Asian-Americans, Garrett Hongo, earns his place as socially-driven poet from his countless commentaries and criticisms through poetry. Hongo, a Japanese-American born in Hawaii in 1951, culminates his 1988 The River of Heaven with the poem “The Legend.” Concluding…

By not just increasing the age limit but also increase the time of learning and gaining experience on the road. Teens all have one thing in common “driving.” To have the freedom to be able to drive by themselves with no adult in the car. However, this could be the exact opposite. In the following months a teenager get their license they are most likely to be in a car accident. The main reason for that is the lack of practice and experience on the road for a new driver. Pennsylvania laws allow…

October of 2005 I was hit by a car as a pedestrian. I broke by right leg and suffered a traumatic brain injury. I went from a young, fun, happy-go-lucky, optimistic energetic girl into an angry, reclusive, and misunderstood person. Weeks after the accident I tried to return to my classes. My attention span had shortened dramatically and I was unable to concentrate. I was 17 years old and a senior in High School. I was the captain of the girls cross-country team. I felt that I had lost my…

The War on Drugs has depicted one enemy; African Americans. Despite popular believe, most drug users and dealers are white and yet three-fourth of people imprisoned for drugs are black or Latino. Drugs do not discriminate, people of all races are using drugs at the same rate, and study shows that young white men are more likely to be guilty of a crime. People believe that black men are more likely prone to violent crimes which is the reason they make up majority of those incarcerated. Racial…

society of all crashes exceeds $230 billion annually. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for children age 4 and the second leading cause of death for children age 3 and 5-14. About half of the deaths in red light running crashes are pedestrians, bicyclists and occupants in other vehicles that are hit by the red light runners. “In 2013, more than 697 people were killed and an estimated 127,000 were injured in crashes that involved red light running. More than 36 percent of…

accident. Also, autonomous cars will have to be able to make ethical decisions. For example, should a driverless car be heading towards an accident that is going to be fatal and the only option is to swerve onto the sidewalk. However, there are two pedestrians on the sidewalk. The car will have to decide which will consist of the best outcome. Jeremy Clarkson of Top Gear United Kingdom claims that a driverless car will decide to kill the one person in the car as opposed to hitting two…