Essays on Drivers

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Over the last three decades, mobile phones have been used as a major tool for communication across the world. The mobile telephone technology has become cheaper by the day, rapidly increasing the number of people using cell phones. In the United States alone, an approximated 91% of adults own cell phones. Cell phone use has spread to all parts of the world, enabling communication between people an instant thing regardless of the distance between them.
Mobile phone manufacturers have continued to develop numerous features to support the user, for instance applications that have become popular amount Continue reading...

The transport industry, especially the trucking sector, has experienced and would continue to experience changes given the current economic climate. Economic uncertainty has brought about waves of speculation that have ultimately led to the drastic rise in fuel prices. The trucking industry has felt the direct effects of the ever-changing fuel market much more than any other industry in the United States (EPA, 2014). The rising fuel price has led to key industry players to devise ways of combating the problem. In coming up with ways of cutting the operational costs, the environment should also be put into consideration. Continue reading...

In the past, WeSpot (place where I work) has assessed customer satisfaction in a variety of ways. The past assessments have used divergent measurement methods and tools, depending on the purpose of the assessment. Recently, the company’s strategic team has decided to establish uniform methods and measurement procedures, which can gather useful and meaningful customer satisfaction information. This activity is carried out for an increased understanding of the customers and the market.
The agency has identified four key drivers of satisfaction, based on which the assessments were carried out. The key drivers were; product/service quality, speed and timeliness Continue reading...

There are massive numbers of fatal car accidents as a result of distracted drivers every year. Drivers may be distracted by a range of factors or activities such as eating, texting while driving and drunk driving, music, disruption by children and other people in the car, as well as fixing the hair or putting on makeup. Different laws have been formulated to control the habit of texting and drunk driving as they have been considered the main causes of accidents among the factors named above. People will continue to die if they do not obey the laws put to Continue reading...

Introduction

There comes a time when we feel that we know enough of a subject. It happens that knowing too much of a subject may make us feel confused, and we find ourselves unable to answer a simple question related to the subject conclusively. Speed limit and its effect on accidents is one such subject that we believe we know enough about but still find ourselves mumbling in uncertainty whether or not it is good or bad. Our common sense says that a speed limit is good. Otherwise, people will start driving at insanely high speed adding to the number Continue reading...

Introduction

Drunk driving, or driving under the influence of alcohol is posing a great challenge on the roads because it is risking the lives of the drivers, their passengers, and other road users such as pedestrians and drivers of other vehicles on the road. According to the national statistics released by The Century Council: Distillers Fighting Drunk Driving and Underage Drinking and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, approximately 32,900 people died in traffic crashes in 2010 (NHTSA/FARS and US Census Bureau, 2011). However, 31 percent of these deaths (10,230) were as a result of drunk driving. Despite Continue reading...

Issue

The current law sets the driving age at sixteen years. The assumption is that at attaining the age of sixteen, persons have the mental capacity to undertake driving. It is assumed that the same persons would conduct themselves diligently and observe the traffic rules.

Rationale

However, this assumption is being challenged given the statistics and cases that occur in the roads on a day to day basis. There are reasons to believe that the age limit should be raised from the statutory sixteen years to eighteen years. It is believed that the two year difference would at least account for Continue reading...

Background of the study

The content of alcohol in the blood stream popularly known as the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is the main source of evidence that the police present to the courts to decide if or not an individual has been driving while drunk. The BAC level is tested by the use of an ‘alco-blow’ device known as a breathalyzer, blood and urine tests conducted in clinical facilities. High amounts of alcohol in the blood system may affect proper driving as drunken persons seem to be oblivious of the danger that they expose themselves and other road users by driving under alcohol Continue reading...

Currently, motor vehicle crashes or MVC are considered to be one of the leading causes of death worldwide, killing an increasing rate of individuals yearly (Mohammadi et al. 61 & 62). To date, it is estimated that 1.3 millions of fatalities as well as hundreds of thousands of injuries and disabilities around the world are attributed to accidents with motor vehicles (Mohammadi et al. 62). Furthermore, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has determined in its 2009 report that 5870 persons died—accounting for 16% of all fatalities—while approximately 515,000 persons were injured all because of MVCs (Gostin Continue reading...

Last decades have seen substantial changes in the business world including deregulation, increasing competition and growing expectation of consumers (Atrill and McLaney, 2009, p. 134). These changes have brought about more competitive and dynamic environment across all industries. This paper examines how the changes affected the costing practices used by the company and recommends the ways to tackle the problems posed by the new environment.

Rising overheads

Two or three decades ago manufacturing enterprises like Fabricator inc. featured (Atrill and McLaney, 2009, p. 134) the following:
- Direct labor was one of the dominating elements of total manufacturing costs.
- The Continue reading...

Introduction

It is illegal to for drivers to drink and drive and this rule is eminent in most countries and states across the globe. This paper review seeks to analysis drunk driving punishment in Wisconsin and this is then compared to other state laws and punishment permissible under this statutory law. This statutory provision has been in existence in Wisconsin since 1911 with a clear focus on two main requirement which are speed limits for driving and the age permissible to drive; included in this law is the provision that, no intoxicated person shall operate, ride or drive any automobile Continue reading...

Introduction

Drunk driving is the operation of automobiles while one is under the influence of mind intoxicating drugs and or alcohol. It remains a serious public health issue that should become the concern of the society that we live in today. Driving while under the influence of these drugs or alcohol has brought serious tales that people fear to tell or to be told. The number of road accidents that could have otherwise have been avoided have been on the rise as a consequence of drunk driving. There are families that have lost their loved ones to accidents that have Continue reading...

Accidents on the roads are now a major cause for concern as the number of road accidents continue to increase. In recent times, the mass media show at least one accident per day in the United States. The fact is that vehicles cannot operate by themselves. Individuals get behind the wheels of vehicles even though they face a number of challenges. As such, major and minor accidents occur daily. Interestingly, more blame falls on the drivers as many drivers fail to adhere to simple road codes, drive while under the influence of alcohol, and driving while tired.
Arguably, one Continue reading...

Writing a Proposal M6a1

Sales manager Air-Trak,
11353 Sorrento Valley Rd,

San Diego, CA 92121, United States.

Doneta Zach,
Fleet manager for Midwest Express,
338 S.W. 6th,

Des Moines, Iowa, 50321.

REF: PROPOSAL FOR AIR-TRAK TRACKING SYSTEM
As the sales manager of Air-Trak System Company, am obliged to inform you of the good services that we offer when it comes to fleet management. Our company, Air-Trak is delighted to present to you a long lasting solution that will help your company when it comes to fleet management. Air-Trak deals with matters pertaining to tracking of fleet services and I believe that, since most of the fleet management companies face challenges when it comes Continue reading...

Research studies indicate that one of the daunting tasks that many research students usually faces while conducting their quantitative research is identifying the appropriate statistical approach to use while analyzing their study (Mertler & Vannatta, 2010). Fortunately, multivariate has solved the problem by providing the capacity to examining two or more variable and their in-depth relationship. Multivariate analysis models can be classified into two main groups- logit or discriminant. Discriminant mainly addresses the structure of the data extensively while the logit is slightly demanding in terms of assumptions (Roberts, 2008).
In qualitative research, multivariate analysis may be appropriate at different Continue reading...

Unfortunately, very often, the damages and injuries because of a car accident are caused by a drunk driver. Every fourth accident is caused by drivers under the influence of alcohol. Because the most important functions of the body of the driver do not operate well, the response is reduced, there is overconfidence, and disregard of traffic rules. The federal law in fifty states forbids to drive with alcohol concentration in a blood at the level higher than 0.08 percent (DWI/DUI Laws of U.S. States). However, each state has different additional laws, penalties, restrictions and limits use alcohol.
Some specialists Continue reading...

Vehicle Tracking Management

Vehicle Tracking Management
Vehicle tracking technology refers to the automatic location of a vehicle in individual vehicles by use of software that collects the fleet data. Such fleet data indicates the current location of the vehicle. GPS and/or GLONASS are the common types of technologies used in vehicle tracking in the modern society. However, there are other types of technologies used in vehicle tracking besides the mentioned ones. Vehicle tracking technology is the current industry trend due to a number of benefits gained from this system (Sheffer & Thompson, 1993). This paper aims at exploring vehicle tracking in the modern Continue reading...

There are five systems that are necessary for vehicles to function as required i.e.
1. Structure.
An example of a structure in vehicles that is important in terms of efficiency is the lighting system together with the wipers. The lighting system consists of headlights. They provide visibility at night, signals and alerts to other drivers. The wipers keep excess water or dirt from building up on the windshield to maintain clear visibility through the windshield (Farrel, 2008).
2. Propulsion.
Under this section, the critical part is the car engine coupled with the gear system. The engine of a vehicle Continue reading...

Many evils in society today exist because they have been allowed to proliferate unchecked. Once these evils reach the zenith, critics hold the ‘relevant authorities’ culpable for their earlier inaction. At this point, the problem has usually reached such a level that it becomes extremely difficult to contain and eradicate. Instead, in societies characterized by wisdom and foresight, problems are adumbrated and proactive measures are taken to prevent the issue from ballooning into a monster. One such case is that of use of cell phones by drivers while driving.It is extremely important that this practice be discouraged by the Continue reading...

Calls for reforms of the National speed limit in the transport sector have been a debatable issue for many years. Whilst the government attempts to determine the required limits on the roads, citizens have also given their views on the same. Despite the full devolution signed in 1995, whether or not national laws should regulate speed limits is still a predicament. On October 29, 2008, The New York Times published an article dubbed “An Old Refrain: Slow Down” Written by Jeffrey J. Selingo, the article finds basis on the speeding problems along American highways and the ideologies motorists have Continue reading...

The popularity of the mobile phones has led to several unintended and dangerous consequences apart from the vast uses. Texting and driving is one of the most common reasons of automobile accidents. It replaced drinking and driving as the leading cause of accidents. Texting and driving takes the driver’s eyes off the road for an average of 4.6 seconds, which is more than sufficient to cause a fatal accident . Individuals, especially teenagers are always in contact with their phone checking twitter, Facebook and text messages. 80 percent of the teenagers are of the misconception that texting while driving Continue reading...

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Background of Trucking Deregulation in the US

Trucking was primarily a highly regulated industry in the United States (US), mainly because rail freight was initially preferred for transporting goods, particularly heavy materials. The Motor Carrier Act of 1935 imposed a restriction on the entry of new players in the trucking industry and the specification of certain truck routes under the administration of the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC). Yet, the emergence of antitrust laws towards the 1950s and the growing financial stability of the trucking industry led to the passage of the Reed-Bullwinkle Act. The Reed-Bullwinkle Act further oversaw the growing Continue reading...

Impaired Driving

Impaired Driving

Introduction

This essay discusses the extent of the problems caused by impaired driving – i.e. driving whilst affected by either alcohol or drugs. The seriousness of these problems can be gauged by a CDC statistic: “Every day, almost 30 people in the United States die in motor vehicle crashes that involve an alcohol-impaired driver. This amounts to one death every 51 minutes. The annual cost of alcohol-related crashes totals more than $59 billion.” (“Impaired Driving: Get the Facts” 2014). The essay also looks at preventative measures that are used.

Whilst any one of us may or may not know Continue reading...

A Case Study Analysis

Step I: Understanding the Situation
Step I (A). List and number of relevant facts of the case
Step I (B). Facts in (A) that raises an ethical issue, reasons, and potential or resulting harms.
Step I (C). List and number of all stakeholders involved in the case.

List of principal stakeholders (here you should use a bulleted list).

- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Legislative branch of the government (e.g., solons, courts)
- Other state and federal government agencies
- Other concerned stakeholders (especially the public)
- Gigantic Motors Corporation (GMC)
- GMC’s Rugged Trucks Company (RTC)
- Dynamic Motors’ Fuel Development Division
- Jackson Roykirk, RT’s Continue reading...

DRAG RACING

The drag race track event has some of the super champ drivers that run 120 mph in 11 seconds. Contestants board street cars and accelerate over 100-m parallel tracks to overcome the machines anti-spin electronics with immense skill adrenalin. Hundreds of drivers in drag race come to grace this event once they pass the weight, body style, and engine size test. The experience I had at the drag race made me realize that the motor sport provides a dual and a contradictory tussle for the racers. Drag racing entails motor sport racing using specialized automobiles. The race uses a Continue reading...

In today’s era, life without cell phones is unimaginable. It is being used in every field, and for everything. Easy to handle and easy to carry, I can use it anywhere, but only at one place I refrain myself from using it, is while driving, which requires my complete focus. This is a serious issue which most of the people don’t take seriously. It is equally harmful as drunken driving, as your senses get involved in talking with other person and could cause accidents. It requires a complete ban on Cell phones while driving, and laws for Continue reading...

Uber has created an easy and comfortable way of allowing users to find a ride from the comfort of their own couch which in turn has allowed for Uber to spiral in popularity. The app was created to allow users to connect with drivers in their area to pick them up for a fee that has been regarded as lower than most cab fares. Uber goes the extra distance by calculating the fee beforehand and makes it easy to pay by mobile as well as split the costs.
The article pin-points the fact that Uber is revolutionizing the way Continue reading...

Wannasri Sriphatsaraphikhup

Strayer University
ENG215: Research and Writing
Revision of Part One A: Problem exists
Introduction
The increasing use of cell phones on our roads has become a major issue, not only for those who use them while driving, but for others who use the road as well. Cellphones are a major distraction, and many deaths have been reported largely due to its use while driving. Texting while driving is a common phenomenon, as it takes the risk of being detected by law officers away, and while it has become an alarmingly growing trend, it has also become one of the Continue reading...

I. Introduction
With the passage of time, in every area of human life, automation is penetrating more and more. From the method people commute from one place to another till the way people live in homes, lifestyles are being transformed more and more with the help of computer machines. Since past 50 years lots of researches have been done on automated cars but no one has been able to develop a safe and sound model. Cars however have been partially automated such as the ACC adaptive cruise control; Lane-adherence support and blind-spot support have been incorporated into cars at Continue reading...

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL DRIVERS OF CHANGE – KEY FEATURES

Internal and External Drivers of Change – Key features
Introduction
Managing organizational change implies concentrating the internal efforts for adjusting to the ongoing evolution that the market imposes (Child, 2005). Optimizing internal human resources through relevant trainings, adapting the organizational structure to local environment or shifting the company’s business objectives for attaining performances (Segura, 2009) are the internal drivers of change that will be considered within this essay. On the other hand, external or outside change is generated by the economic, socio-cultural, political, legal or technological factors (Proehl, 2001). The internal and external drivers of change will be assessed Continue reading...

Revision of part one a: Problem exists

Introduction
Increasing cellphone usage in our roads, today, is a major problem. It increases the risk of accidents and has led to the loss of lives. Cellphones are an important means of communication which will remain in use for a long time. A solution must then be sought to curb mobile phone usage while driving. The following thesis proposes a solution for curbing cellphone usage while driving.

Discussion

In part one, a problem exists cellphone use while driving is under discussion. The Professor and classmates agree that cellphone use while driving is a major problem as it may result to Continue reading...

Cell phones are gadgets of high relevance and importance in the modern world. Informed arguments indicate that cell phones can act as vital life-saving tools in a situation of emergency. Nevertheless, using this gadget while driving is life threatening. Various studies have clearly highlighted the obvious danger of using a cell phone while driving. For example, the phone may easily cause distraction that may result to an accident. Use of phones while driving causes risks to both the driver and others. In essence, the practice increases the risk of accidents, injuries, fatalities and property damage. The issue of using Continue reading...

Technological advancement in the world, today, cannot be denied. With the coming and advancement of technology physical movement of people is more of a basic need than ever before. The movement could be from a short distance or even from Continent to Continent making driving vehicles an important subject that this paper seeks to discuss. It may be evaluated from the economic view which would lead to the movement of people and goods and hence building the economy. There is, however, the simple sense of children going to school or even members of the families going to work. In Continue reading...

Introduction

Not a long back in 2012, Preston Carter, a 100 years old man, rammed his car into a sidewalk hitting 11 people including 9 children from an elementary school in LA. Though everyone survived the accident, four children suffered critical injuries (Mohajer 2012). This incident again highlighted the issue of the risks associated with the driving of senior drivers, and brought the age old question to the forefront as how old is too old for driving. The statistics of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that although senior drivers constitute only 9% of the population in USA, they account Continue reading...

Saudi Arabia is an Arab country that applies Sunni Islam and tribal customs. The country experiences the highest level of patriarchy and nomadic tribes where women are the most affected as the separation laws that separate men and women. The country has denied women the right to drive other the years (Michael, 2012). However, recent activist's action and international intervention, including, the United States of America president calling for the amendment of these laws, shows a ray of hope as some women is driving within the country's capital. This paper intended to explore the journey to the freedom of Continue reading...

Road rage is a situation in which there is a form of violence on the roads. As the words suggest, it is clear to understand the meaning of the two words. Independently, they bring up no meaning close to the one that they have when combined. In a nutshell, one cannot term as a road rage, any rage incident that happens away from the roads.
As it happens on the roads, the incidents in most cases involve drivers. It is, for example an offense to drive above the speed limit in many countries such as America and Saudi Arabia. Continue reading...

Introduction

In the process of presenting a suggestion or idea to the person who has the power to implement it, the procedure of presentation influences the decision maker’s acceptance or rejection of the idea. When proper channels and protocol are followed, which comprehensively cover all the desired areas or people, it will be very easy to push through the idea. An idea can be rejected, not because it does not provide a solution to the problem, but because it was presented to the decision makers in a wrong way.
The issue of concern in this case study regards mothers Continue reading...

New Hampshire Senate

Statehouse, Room 302
107 North Main Street

Concord, New Hampshire

Massachusetts 03301-4951
Dear Senator,
As your voting constituent, I am writing to you regarding the House Bill 4975 signed by Governor Deval Patrick on July 2, 2010 that prohibits text messaging and using a cellular phone while operating a motor vehicle. New Hampshire already has a law that ban texting while driving. This bill would extend that ban to cover talking on a handheld cell phone or to use handheld devices for some activities. These activities are using the internet or putting information in a navigation system. It would not prohibit the Continue reading...

Following the American Psychological Association’s Guidelines

Educational Institution
CAR TRACKING DEVICES AND THE EFFECT ON car insurance PREMIUMS
Introduction
Insurance is an agreement where the insurer (company) agrees to pay to the policyholder (individual or company) a certain amount to compensate for loss in the event of the occurrence of an uncertain event (Feldman and Brown, 2005). Insurance coverage transfers the risk of loss from an event occurring in exchange for the payment of a fixed amount of money called the insurance premium. Risk recognition is a factor in determining the amount of premiums that would be paid by the policyholder. Premium computation takes into Continue reading...

Speed Limits

There have been so many road accidents in the US caused by things like drunken driving, over speeding and texting while driving. Surprisingly, several states have increased their speed limit even after they have witnessed so many deaths caused by road accidents. IIinois is the latest state to come up with a bill that proposes an increment in the speed limit to about 70 mph on certain parts of its roads. However, this move has raised concern because those states that have raised their speed limits have experienced an increase in injuries and deaths on their roads. According to Continue reading...