Aggressive Driving

Thesis: Aggressive driving has become very real and very deadly in many areas of North Texas. (replace with your area)

I. Aggressive driving

A. Types

B. Causes

II. Foundation For Traffic Safety Study

A. Injuries and Deaths

B. Weapons

III. Distractions

A. Home away from home

B. Alcohol

title:Aggressive Driving in North Texas

(replace with your area or town on title and throughout essay)

Drivers know it when they see it. Cars racing down a crowded road, darting in and out of lanes, tailgating, and drivers yelling and gesturing at others are all behaviors that are recognized as aggressive driving. The dangerous driving conditions in north Texas has steadily risen these

past few years. In some instances the driving behavior in this area escalates into assault with the vehicle itself or with a weapon, increasing the severity of the event from a traffic incident to a criminal offense. North Texas drivers are becoming more and more fearful of the threat of violence on the highways and evidence indicates these incidents are occurring more and more often as time goes on.

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Growing concerns about these drivers and the hazards they create on the roads have lead to numerous safety precautions and laws to govern the problem at hand. The hostile driving conditions in the area it is a problem that needs to be addressed with enforcement techniques such as photo radar and red light cameras to reduce some types of

violations that are often occurring in North Texas.

Aggressive driving in this area includes a whole range of driving behaviors that might include speeding, tailgating, weaving and running red lights or any combination of these

activities. Gesturing, yelling and flashing high beams are other actions often mentioned in any description of aggressive driving. Stated reasons for violent traffic disputes included arguments...