CHERRY MAE RAZO Q3 ENGLISH WEEK 3

10 – O

AGGRESSIVE DRIVING SHOULD BE AVOIDED

INTRODUCTION:

Aggressive driving is a phenomenon, which has only recently got the public worried. The National

Highway Traffic Safety Council (NHTSC) defines aggressive driving as “the operation of a motor vehicle

in a manner that endangers or is likely to endanger persons or property”. Actions such as running red

lights, improper passing, overtaking on the left, improper lane change, failing to yield, improper turns,

running stop signs, tailgating, careless driving and speeding are examples of aggressive driving. Such

actions are dangerous to other road users. Aggressive driving should be avoided because it causes crashes,

injuries and fatalities.

BODY:

The first reason why aggressive driving should be avoided is it causes crashes. According to NHTSC

between 78 percent (excessive speed) and 100 percent (improper passing) of the cases of aggressive

driving resulted in traffic crashes and 96 percent of the drivers cited for “following too closely” or

tailgating caused crashes as a result of their aggressive driving.

Another reason why aggressive driving should be avoided is it causes injuries. NHTSC states that the

percentages of the injuries caused by aggressive driving are, in almost all categories of aggressive driving,

above 100 percent. Furthermore, the Department of Highway Safety (DHS) reports that this is due to the

fact that each motor vehicle crash accounts for one or more injuries.

Aggressive driving also causes fatalities. “Overtaking on the left” appears to be the most important

contributing factor in traffic fatalities as it relates to aggressive driving. “Improper lane change”, “running

stop sign” and “running red light” rank second through four in terms of their contribution to traffic

fatalities (DHS, 2008).

CONCLUSION:

Hence, aggressive driving should be avoided. Since the opening of the North-South Highway, the number

of kilometers of roads in the country has increased by one percent while the number of vehicle miles

driven has increased by 35 percent. More cars and more drivers are also on the road, leading to more

aggressive drivers.

Aggressive Essay about

Accountancy