Essays Tagged: "Motor vehicle"

DRUNK DRIVING LAWS. This essay is on laws dealing with DWI, DUI and consequences for being charged with these crimes.

taking certain drugs affects your ability to safely operate dangerousequipment such as automobiles, motorboats and industrial equipment. In every state it isagainst the law to operate an automobile if ... automobile if you are so under the influence of drugs oralcohol that you can not safely operate the motor vehicle.WHAT IS A BLOOD ALCOHOL LEVEL?When you drink, alcohol from the drink is absorbed into ...

(2 pages) 198 1 4.0 Apr/2002

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Law

End the vehicular taxes

untain bikes. The definition of vehicular is, 'of, relating to or designed for vehicles, especially motor vehicles.' A mountain bike is a motor less form of transportation, thereby not fitting the def ... second look will reveal the errors of the legislators ways. A mistake as simple as including a non motorized vehicle in this tax could very easily be changed.An 18% tax on all off road vehicles must ...

(18 pages) 48 0 3.0 Oct/1996

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Economics

Little Lushes

d to underage drinkers. There is also not much else to do in Eau Claire, unless one has access to a motor vehicle. 'For 20 year-old Iowa State junior Scott Christy, acquiring alcohol is not a problem. ...

(4 pages) 98 0 4.3 Dec/1996

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Society and community > Children and Youngsters

What is depreciation?

have a long life, are used in the business and are not for re-sale or for conversion to cash, e.g. motor vehicles, machinery, buildings, land, office equipment, etc.However, usually, except for land, ... ginal cost of the asset and the amount received when the asset is sold, for example, if Pepe buys a motor vehicle for £ 20,000 and then sells it for £ 8,000, then the total depreciation is ...

(1 pages) 154 4 1.4 Nov/2002

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Underage driving

There are many responsibilities that come with the privilege of driving a motor vehicle. One of the most important responsibilities of driving is safety. As a driver, you are ...

(2 pages) 44 0 3.0 Mar/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Society and community > Children and Youngsters

Using Cellular Phones While Driving: Advantages, Disadvantages and Concerns by Telecommunication Stakeholders

n to the telecommunication industry in recent years is that of cellular phone use while operating a motor vehicle. This issue has been the subject of much debate among consumer, industry and governmen ... he issue of "phoning and driving" as a chance to educate and inform the public on the advantages of motorized cellular phone use.The Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety represents a consumer stakeho ...

(3 pages) 419 4 4.4 Apr/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Controversial Issues

Volkswagen Car dealership.

rategy8Local Projects and Initiatives8Recommendations9IntroductionVolkswagen AG (VW) is the largest motor vehicle manufacturer in Europe, and the fourth largest in the world. Volkswagen manufacturers ... however focusing on the Volkswagen brand alone, the main competitors are: Toyota, Ford and General Motors. The concentration and diversity of competitors in this market is large. In addition to the b ...

(15 pages) 527 1 4.5 May/2003

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies > Automotive Companies

Arguing for harsher laws against DUI offenders

inst the law to operate an automobile while impaired to the point that you can not safely operate a motor vehicle. If the impaired person is arrested by the police, a suspension of his or her driver's ... his; What if that was your child laying in a bloody heap on that hot concrete? Is it worth the risk?Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death of children ages two to fourteen (NHTSA, 2003 ...

(3 pages) 60 0 4.7 Dec/2003

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine > Drugs

Informative speech outline for communication's class. This is about the dangers of alcohol.

between the ages of 18 and 24 die each year from alcohol-related unintentional injuries, including motor vehicle crashes.ii. More than 150,000 students develop an alcohol-related health problem.iii. ... impairment of brain and nervous system functions.d. General loss of co-ordination.e. Impairment of motor (movement) skills.g. Staggering.h. Slow reactions.i. Blurred vision and slurred speech.j. Aggr ...

(2 pages) 442 1 4.6 Apr/2004

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Linguistics

Why I think Methanol would be the best fuel for the future

st fuel for the futureI have been asked to find out which fuel would be best to replace petrol in a motor vehicle.The fuel that i think would be best to replace petrol in a motor vehicle is Methanol, ... for the future, i think Methanol is the leading cadidate and think that it should be used in future motor vehicles, even now people and and countries are using Methanol for example formula 1 racing dr ...

(5 pages) 89 2 4.0 May/2004

Subjects: Science Essays > Environmental Science

Pediatrics Case Study Paper: The Case of the 12-year-old boy who presented with a head trauma.

rs the brain. (This object is usually moving at a high speed like a windshield or another part of a motor vehicle.) Common causes of head injury include traffic accidents, falls, physical assault, and ... erson's cognitive function by using a test called the Glasgow Coma Scale to rate their responses to motor skills, and relevant questions to whom they are, what happened (medlineplus.org).Additionally, ...

(14 pages) 89 0 5.0 Sep/2005

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine

Hirschi's control theory in relation to car theft.

nd to society weakens and the likelihood of committing delinquent acts increases.Firstly, the term "Motor Vehicle" refers to cars, motorcycles, campervans and trucks. (A.I.C., 2004) Motor vehicle thef ... torcycles, campervans and trucks. (A.I.C., 2004) Motor vehicle theft is defined as "the taking of a motor vehicle unlawfully or without permission. It excludes damaging and tampering or interfering wi ...

(4 pages) 81 0 3.8 Oct/2005

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Psychology > Psychological Theories & Authors

This is an exemplification essay on Road rage.

en, we only focus on road rage after a fatal accident.Road rage can be defined as an assault with a motor vehicle while driving in which infuriated drivers lose their temper and engage in risk-taking ... t. Also as an attempt at retribution towards another driver often resulting in injuries or death of motorists or innocent pedestrian over minor slights of traffic etiquette or perceived disputes. The ...

(2 pages) 93 0 3.0 Nov/2005

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Society and community

What are the Positive and Negative Effects of Alcohol?

ng on your blood-alcohol level, you are legally considered drunk and are forbidden from operating a motor vehicle. Also, judgment and reaction time will start to be affected, along with exaggerated be ... l enters the body. After 8-10 drinks, one will start slurring speech, stagger, have blurred vision, motor skills are significantly affected, and some vomiting may take place. After having more than 10 ...

(9 pages) 52 0 0.0 May/2006

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine > Drugs

Volkswagens' Management Strategies

Executive SummaryVolkswagen has been one of the leading motor vehicle manufacturer for a long time. With all the competition in the automotive industry, it ... quality has been able to perform in other car markets.IntroductionVolkswagen AG (VW) is the largest motor vehicle manufacturer in Europe, and the fourth largest in the world. Volkswagen manufacturers ...

(6 pages) 124 0 0.0 Sep/2006

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies > Automotive Companies

Judge Kollar Reigns SUpreme

2001, Judge Charles J. Kollar, of North Brunswick Municipal Court, was confronted with a variety of motor vehicle related cases. From reckless driving to driving without a registration and everything ...

(2 pages) 1087 0 0.0 May/2001

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

Should Bicycle Riders Be Able To Choose Whether Or Not They Wear A Helmet? (Australia)

there is an angled impact as the head hits the ground with forward momentum; or the windshield of a motor vehicle. Tests are not carried out for these, however. Such an impact is likely to impart some ...

(4 pages) 14 0 0.0 Jun/2001

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Indiana Seat Belt Law

also is inconsistent with other Indiana laws, I.E. the lack of a law regarding wearing helmets on a motorcycle in the state of Indiana.The Indiana seat belt law states that anyone riding in a motor ve ... , ambulances, out of state vehicles, public buses, youth groups, postal workers, paperboys, antique motor vehicles, and trucks.Some of these exceptions may be legitimate but the thing that upsets me m ...

(2 pages) 12 0 0.0 Oct/2001

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Report on Drink Driving and Driver Fatigue; statistics, current laws, risks/hazards and costs (mental, physical and financial)

Drink driving can be defined as the act of operating a motor vehicle after having consumed alcohol (ethanol) or other drugs. Not only is it very dangerous, ... ain risk being: Will you get home safely tonight? Because alcohol affects you ability to multitask, motorcycle riders are at an even greater risk of tipping over on the vehicle. Another risk is if you ...

(3 pages) 1839 0 3.0 Jun/2007

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Controversial Issues > Drugs & Alchohol

Dangers of Underage Drinking

nder the age of 21 die from alcohol related incidences (DFAA). Of these deaths, 1,900 are caused by motor vehicle crashes, 1,600 are caused by homicides, 300 by suicides, and hundreds more due to fall ... ka, and R. Voas. "Age of Drinking Onset, Drinking After Driving, and Involvement in Alcohol Related Motor-Vehicle Crashes." Science, Kids, and Alcohol. Jan. 2002. 19 Apr. 2009 <http://www.alcoholfr ...

(6 pages) 4 0 0.0 Mar/2012

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Controversial Issues > Drugs & Alchohol