Persuasive Essay On Driving And Driving

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A tragic motor vehicle event occurred in January of 2018 in Las Vegas that lead to safety concerns and the question - are driving licenses given too easily and should this right be given an extensive right to obtain? An implausible story highlighted a speeding driver who was under the influence of drugs (marijuana) and proceeded to his car being smashed into a building 60 feet up in the air. Local police confirmed that 2 people were inside the car at the time (who’s names have not been disclosed). Both individuals did survive the insane crash. Authorities such as The Orange County Fire Authority and The Santa Ana Police Department confirmed using CCTV cameras that the driver had hit a centre divide which therefore projected the car into the building wall. Authorities also confirmed that the vehicle was traveling upwards of 150 miles per hour (mph) in a 60-mph zone. Shocking pictures upon police arrival showed the vehicle glued into the wall with tons of debris dispersed on the ground. The removal process entailed the use of a crane which was appointed by officials to evacuate the facility, and create a safe environment for businesses and the street to be open again to the public. This distressing event beseeches the question to the individual and society about what effect the taken drugs had on the brain to impact thought processes and functionality. As well, why would someone take a risky approach especially while driving in a state that does not meet the due diligence of a

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