Essays on Road Safety

Undocumented immigrants have become a popular topic in the United States. When discussing them, there are many concerns surrounding allowing them into the country, how long they will stay, and what their presence here means for legal citizens. One such topic concerns a driver’s license and whether or not undocumented immigrants should be allowed to receive one. Many argue it would be better to allow undocumented immigrants to have a driver’s license, stating receiving a license is of no true consequence today compared to instances when terrorists were able to obtain one. While this may be true, ...

Numerous factors, which have become a consequence of the deplorable situation in the economy, led to the fact that DWI has become the most serious crime of all. Drunk drivers are hated by insurance companies, by the judiciary (numerous cases of drunk driving very slow down the promotion of other cases), by the supporters of a healthy lifestyle, by sellers and manufacturers of alcohol (because of this, the government constantly increases fines, duties and taxes), as well as human rights activists.  Nonetheless, drunk motorists increase the profits of manufacturers of various alco-stop (the total revenues from sales of electronic ...

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Technology 1: Hybrid Electric Vehicle

Introduction In 1997, Toyota rolled-out its sedan which was powered by both the conventional combustion and electric power trains. Effect on Daily Life People who have bought hybrid cars enjoyed lesser fuel expenses. Hybrid cars reduce the emission of CO2 which causes global warming. Owners have also felt a sense of pride and higher self-esteem knowing that they are doing something positive about global warming.

Needs

It has addressed the need for fuel economy, an alternative to fossil fuel and the planet’s protection from pollution damage. Fossil fuel will eventually run-out and in that event, electric ...

Abstract

United Arab Emirates citizens use various forms of transport. Bus transportation is considered as a form of transportation that can be used for the benefits of the residents. This form of transportation is massive plying 32 routes and transporting over 30 million individuals per day. There are 5 zones in Dubai with each zone having its own bus fare with a carrying capacity of 31 individuals. The advantages of the bus system are that there are cost savings made in terms of energy, money and time. The rapid growth of population in Dubai has led to massive congestion, which ...

Introduction

An efficient transport system is the lifeblood of any successful economy. The main objective of those who are responsible for its governance is to ensure that transport plays complete part in the achievement of the stated and agreed social and economic outcomes. In this paper, we will be discussing the key elements of the transport governance structure for Canada. This paper describes transport governance and ownership from a geographical standpoint. It sets out the results of introductory work on the current structures as well as the potential options possible for future arrangements . It is important to understand the role ...

Literature Review - bicycle safety issue

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Literature Review – bicycle safety issue

Introduction Safe use of our roads is the responsibility of everyone. Road users are categorized mainly as pedestrians, motor vehicle and bi-cycle users. In 2013, 7 43 cyclists were killed on the road during collisions with motor vehicles. Recent statistics show where there has been a significant decline in both walking and cycling, which is responsible for an alarming increase in diseases such as diabetes and hypertension. Subsequently, increased frequency in heart attacks has led many to a ...

Objective

Fibre reinforced plastics (FRP) have demonstrated suitability for construction projects due to their strength and durability, while weighing very little. The attributes of FRPs were examined as well as, their applicability in hot, desert temperatures for road barriers and other road safety units.

Background – Composite Materials

Strength and stiffness are the main mechanical properties fibres add to composite materials. The fibres must have uniform diameter, similar strength between each fibre, and very large length-to-diameter ratio. Crystals within the fibre that are aligned with fibre length create high tensile strength. Fibres need to have air space and fibre packing needs to be random ...

Consequences

Street racing’s stunts and speed may look exciting and full of adventure to others. However, it is such a very dangerous game to which street racers’ lives is at risk of death. The street racing likely increase the possibilities of car crash incidents causing serious injuries or even deaths (pssg.gov.bc.ca). Such activity could also cause significant damages to our public roads and private properties. After such serious accident happened, the street racers could face consequences such as having their vehicles immediately impounded by the authorities, may need to pay heavy fines and much worse, their driver’s license will ...

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 ...

What is Policy and Public Policy?

Policy is a course of action or plan in directing affairs, chosen by government, political party, individual, or Business Company, which typically becomes a law or regulation later on. It can also be defined as the design and implementation of a continuous strategic planning process that leads to a general concept. It is kind of a political decision that includes certain measures planned for the future developments of the issue. An agreement has to be made on which group of measures in specific scenario is appropriate to accomplish intended goals in the finest way. This complete concept is a legally binding agenda for more comprehensive ...

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 regarding the ...

Introduction

In the compact luxury sports segment, the main competitors are Mercedes-Benz C class and BMW 3-series. In general, both these models offer “fresh styling and modern, sophisticated interiors” . Both of them have been recently redesigned, and they both offer new four-cylinder engines. Their engines are turbocharged, even in the entry level model, to improve the fuel economy.

The Mercedes C Class uses a 1.8 litre turbocharged engine that has four cylinders and is direct-injected. It delivers 201 horsepower and a 229 pound-feet of torque. In comparison, the BMW 328i has more muscle, as it delivers 240 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of ...

Ken Boyer

EC499 Effect of Gross Domestic Product on Road Safety in South Korea Abstract Road carnage has increasingly become a major source of death all over the globe. Many countries lose a significant number of pedestrians, passengers, drivers, cyclists and motorcyclists on the roads, highways and superhighways. This trend is particularly alarming in South Korea where loss of lives due to road accidents has become very worrying. The country is indiscriminately losing many people to this menace. The most unfortunate thing about this scenario is the fact that some of the country’s productive population is also consumed in ...

System safety is sometimes referred to as effort of the management or concept which involves auditing and analysis of risks that a management might face while carrying out its activities. This involves identifying and recommending of possible measures that the management will take to prevent such risks and hazards and possible measures on already happened risk. It involves using of management and engineering tools in controlling such risks (Stephans and Joe 16). Safety measure involves a procedure that should be put into task force for coming up with countermeasures and ways of following-up to ensure the results are effective. Notably, ...

The term, ‘Bureaucracy’ refers to an administrative body that administers institutions and system of a country. Members of this body are not elected like politicians but they have ample rights, duties, powers and responsibilities. Bureaucracy plays very significant role in making and administering of policies that run the government as well as the country. The whole system of any country or a society needs to be regulated in order to function smoothly and this is one of several responsibilities of bureaucracy. This paper intends to discuss bureaucracy and several other related aspects of the subject matter. I run an NGO ...

Research Paper Outline

Thesis Statement: This paper tries to find out some general reasons of traffic crashes and also discusses several studies, previously done on this subject in order to understand traffic crashes and why such accidents take place. The paper will elaborate rules and laws formed by government to control road accidents and their impact. - Introduction - Statement of the problem: Traffic crashes claim more human lives than terrorism across the world and also cause damages of more than 400 US billion dollars in US alone. Several steps are taken to minimize the incidents of traffic crash but ...

“Each day, more than nine people are killed and 1,060 more are injured in crashes that involve a distracted driver” (cdc.gov). However, driving and talking on the cell phone tends to be habitual among drivers, who, for various reasons, chose to do more than just driving, when in front of their car’s steering wheel. Although many might claim that it is easy and safe to both drive and talk on the cell phone, especially when using hands-free devices that allow the driver’s hands to be on the steering wheel, driving and talking on the cell phone at ...

Car Accidents in United Arab Emirates

Car accidents in the UAE have escalated in the recent years. UAE being a young nation has undergone a speedy growth in road construction, vehicle count and the emergence of high-risk road use behavior. With this number of factors, road carnage is set to increase heavily and is presently the second cause of death in the nation. An explosion of immigrants in the nation and the change in life of the citizen after the discovery of the oil in the last century also contribute to the escalated road carnage. Judging by the number of the fatalities reported by the Emirates Traffic ...

Introduction

The provision of safe, clean and all user friendly roads in towns and cities requires a careful and strategic urban planning process by various involved stakeholders. A carefully implemented urban plan where the ideas obtained from various stakeholders are reviewed carefully will ensure that the needs of all the urban dwellers are put into consideration. Urban planning foresees the needs concerning safety, security and welfare of all citizens in terms of improving infrastructure, provision of abundant water, lighting and energy sources among other necessities. The relevance of urban planning process which aims at improving and improvising roads and streets ...

I started out as a young child where may father used to take me for go kart racing where I used to compete at an amateur level until now that I graduated and do rally driving as a hobby. Go kart racing gave me the chance to challenge my skill level as well as nurture my competitive edge that has benefited me even as I pursue my education. It horned my sportsmanship as well as discipline along with patience and hard work. This is the avenue where I learned and got my rally driving skills.

Among the benefits rally driving has to offer include:

1. Employment Opportunities

(a) As rally driver

Professional rally drivers ...

The Pinkie Campaign (No Speeding)

Speeding in highways has become one of the most common vices in the society today. It has caused the death of a lot of people most of them being you people. According to a survey that was conducted between 2002 and 2006, more than 34% of the total accidents were caused by drivers who were aged between 17 years and 24 years (Tay 2002). Out of the total, it was found that only 17% of them had legal license holders. This prompted the government to come up with a campaign that was dubbed ‘The Pinkie Campaign’. The main aim of this campaign ...

Overview

The future of mobility is dictated by the changes in the current policies as well as the changing trends and challenges that relates to the transportation sector. However, existing policies addresses the concerns about the future of mobility and these policies demonstrate significant impact to that future. Debates surrounding the issue with the current policies suggests that the prevailing policies are rather bias in favor of private vehicles. These policies has immense impact to the future of mobility. Therefore, these policies needs to be reviewed to better understand the context of these policies and to have a clear view of ...

Truck drivers have been involved in numerous road accidents in the US. It has been suggested by the Federal Highway Administration that additional training will increase the effectiveness of truck drivers, thereby improving their safety records. This study intends to test this assertion. In order to test this assertion a sample of 34 drivers, who were randomly selected from Mercer Transportation company, were asked their perception on whether they had the necessary training to effectively perform their duties. The data that was collected is in the appendices. The pretest and post test groups were then analyzed using the Wilcoxon matched ...

Road Trains, or ‘vehicle platooning’ is a design predicted to change traditional motorway driving for the better. Improving on fuel consumption and road safety, this new technology could be in production within the next five years.

New technology has enabled the concept of road trains, otherwise known as ‘vehicle platooning’, to be successfully developed and demonstrated (Ricardo).

Road trains are due to revolutionise motorway driving in as little as ten years’ time. The EU financed the SARTRE (Safe Road Trains for the Environment) project which was displayed at Volvo’s Proving Ground in Sweden. When testing the method in a ...