However, this is not always the case as cyclists seem to have their own rules. Although there are street signs indicating that cycling is not permitted during the shop opening hours, a proportion of them disregard this rule, making this one situation where the pedestrians no longer feel safe and secure. On City Road the cyclists use the road alongside other vehicles and appear to follow the rules, therefore, it would suggest that pedestrians in Cardiff feel safer. The pedestrians on City Road, also has the advantage of having islands to help cross the road safer with also different coloured tarmac, which defines the use for both drivers and walkers Lowestoft’s main street being pedestrianised is ideal for able and non able bodies equally. It is all evenly levelled and where the road meets the street, the pavement has a ridged texture to help make travel easier for the visually impaired.
Many of us have witnessed drivers dialing and talking on cell phones, resembling drunk drivers swerving all over the roads. Strong regulations are needed because drivers using phones are seriously impaired and because laws on negligent and reckless driving are not sufficient to punish these driving talkers. Laws on traffic safety vary from state to state, and drivers distracted by cell phones can get off with light punishment even when they cause fatal accidents. Running red lights, failing to stop for a school bus and drunk driving are just a few examples. An increasing number of studies show that driving while talking on a cellphone can be dangerously distracting.
I believe that banning the use of cellphones while driving would decrease collisions. Although the law banned drinking and driving, there are still collisions caused from drinking and driving. It is the number one cause of collisions across the globe. Driving and using a cell phone are two different activities that require total concentration, therefore they should not mix. Cell phone usage on roads are permitted by law in todays society, but more and more states are starting to campaign and enact legislation to limit the use of cellphones while driving.
Cell phones while Driving should be Illegalized Written by: Scenny Fryson Manoe/121211233005 Drivers should not be able to use their cell phones while driving because it is very dangerous for the driver, as well as others who are traveling along the same road. Cell phones are also a major distraction to the driver because it occupies one’s eyes and attention, which should be focused on the road. Everyday people die in car accidents because they use cell phones while driving. According to research cell phones are leading factors that cause accidents. Studies show that a cell phone put drivers at a four time greater risk of a crush.
It’s a narrow street with only space for two lanes of traffic and no side parking, On this street there are many winners and losers, the winners are the people who use and are able to use the services and material things available and those who successfully provide these. The losers are the people who do not or are unable to use these services or material things or those who have lost out on the street e.g. small business/shops having to close due to big cooperative chains. We use and see material things every day and often take then for granted, on a general street at anytime, we usually see cars, benches, traffic lights, pushchairs, buildings, there are also the things we can not see such as sewerage. Using the information I have learnt from reading learning companion 1 and watching the DVD- making social lives, I am able to compare Sycamore Street to City Road – the street referred to in the book and DVD and describe how material things create winners and losers on Sycamore Street, (Blakely et al, 2009), ('Making social lives, 2009).
Laws usually stay the same over a long period of time and do not change over ethnicity and religion. In a way, social control is not well known through the society. Social control can be as informal as a sign that says “curb your dog” or “no animals or vehicles on this property.” On the other hand, laws could also be subtle, but most of the time laws are well known and do not change to race or gender. Social control is just made to maintain order as simple as possible whereas law and crime is more formal and in depth than social control. Social control changes much more quickly than law does, as it takes years and years for laws to be changed.
(Cite Web-site) Therefore, by keeping the speed limit in the US freeways the way they are set up today, people are not able to get to their destinations on time because no one moves fast enough causing stress, tension to motorists, and more accidents. People have to wake up or leave at earlier times in order to accomplish their daily activities wasting precious time that could be spend in more productive
Majority of these people have no regard of the safety of others around them. Laws banning cell-phone usage have been approved in some states, cities and municipalities, but not all. When we leave our home we take our keys, wallet, purse, and foremost our phones. Cell phones are the perfect way to stay connected with others while providing the user with a sense of security. Kingston k stated, “Mobiles are now every one’s first choice gadget, either an elderly person or a younger one.” (Kingston, K 2014).
Using a cell phone while driving is a very dangerous obsession to do. I believe that there should be a law in every state banning the use of cell phones while driving. If a person uses a cell phone while driving he or she is easily distracted. It is one of the major causes of traffic accidents. Using a cell phone while driving also lowers a person’s reaction time.
Why wear a seat belt when driving because, if worn properly, they prevent you from being thrown around or out of your car if you’re in a car crash. When you wear a seat belt it is more likely for somebody to live in a car crash then someone who doesn’t wear a seat in a car crash. Why avoid texting and driving at the same time? When you text and drive at the same time you’re more anxious to check your message then keep your eyes on the road. Also when you’re more likely to lose focus on what you should be doing like driving?