Type 3 Aly Hewitt Your assignment is to do a type 3 writing. Your 3 FCA's are 1. Describe the point system in Vermont using the state statutes found on this page, 2. Use the spell check, 3.give your feeling about the law.
When you break a motor vehicle law, points are put on your driving record. The amount of points depends on what law you break and to what extreme you did so. Once you get up to 10 points your driving privilege is suspended. Also, depending on how many points you have gotten within the last two years the time of your suspension could be longer or shorter.
I like the majority of the point system. This is because it lets people know that traffic safety is being watching and that the government is paying attention to how other people drive. I don't like how after a certain amount of time you can get your license back without having to do anything. You should have to demonstrate that you are a good, low-risk driver before getting it back.
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
assignment due wednesday 6/27
Find a news article dealing with traffic safety and do a type 1 write reflecting your thoughts on the article. Aly Hewitt Type 1
The state is considering a new plan that could have drivers paying more for a faster commute on the Mass Pike. The plan includes raising tolls during rush hour, meaning all commuters would have to pay a premium to drive the pike during peak hours and expanding express lanes to allow Fast Lane users to drive through at highway speeds.
What do you think of this proposal?
I think that doing this is ridiculous. It will just cause more problems. Like collisions! What if one car gets stopped? All the other cars that are going through at highway speeds are not going to be able to stop in time. Plus, tolls are already expensive for people who drive through them everyday. And when you drive through them everyday but won't get the benefit of what the money is going towards, it is definitely a bit ridiculous.
The state is considering a new plan that could have drivers paying more for a faster commute on the Mass Pike. The plan includes raising tolls during rush hour, meaning all commuters would have to pay a premium to drive the pike during peak hours and expanding express lanes to allow Fast Lane users to drive through at highway speeds.
What do you think of this proposal?
I think that doing this is ridiculous. It will just cause more problems. Like collisions! What if one car gets stopped? All the other cars that are going through at highway speeds are not going to be able to stop in time. Plus, tolls are already expensive for people who drive through them everyday. And when you drive through them everyday but won't get the benefit of what the money is going towards, it is definitely a bit ridiculous.
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
due 6/26- roadway signs
Aly Hewitt
Explain the three types of roadway signs and how you can tell the difference between them. Give two examples of each sign.
1) Regulatory signs. These tell you what to do. Some examples are Stop signs and yeild signs.
2) Warning signs. These alert you to conditions ahead. They are also yellow and include pedestrian crosswalk signs, school signs, and special crossing signs like snowmobiles and/or animals.
3) Guide signs. Guide signs tell you where you are, what road you are on and how to get where you want to go. Some examples are route markers and information signs that might say state lines and city limits.
Explain the three types of roadway signs and how you can tell the difference between them. Give two examples of each sign.
1) Regulatory signs. These tell you what to do. Some examples are Stop signs and yeild signs.
2) Warning signs. These alert you to conditions ahead. They are also yellow and include pedestrian crosswalk signs, school signs, and special crossing signs like snowmobiles and/or animals.
3) Guide signs. Guide signs tell you where you are, what road you are on and how to get where you want to go. Some examples are route markers and information signs that might say state lines and city limits.
Sunday, June 24, 2007
assignment due 6/25
type 2 Find article dealing with traffic safety and relate it to the points made in module 1 reading. Aly Hewitt
BOSTON -- A man accused of trying to carjack a woman in Saugus, Mass., over the weekend is scheduled to faces a judge Monday. John Jumper, 47, is accused of attacking a woman in the parking lot of a Circuit City store on Saturday afternoon. She said he stuck a gun in her car and told her to get out. The victim fought her attacker off and yelled for help.
Jumper is being charged with attempted carjacking and assault and battery.
Part One: This article is related to the points made in module one about how you should carry your keys to reduce the risk of some one carjacking you. What was said was to hold the key in your hand with the tip of the key sticking out between your index finger and middle finger, gripping it tightly.
Part Two: Explain in your own words what is meant by the terms Yaw, Roll and Pitch.
Yaw keeps your car in control and your tires in balance, roll is what causes the inbalance with your car, like rolling back and forth, and pitch is when the weight of your vehicle goes to the front and causes it to lean foreward when you press on the brake.
Part Three: Explain what the three parts of your vision are and how you would use each part for driving.
The three types of your vision are central, fringe, and peripheral. Central vision is used to focus on whats in front of you, what your looking at directly. Fringe vision is to the sides of your central vision, you can see your steering wheel in your fringe vison. Peripheral vision is around your fringe vision, if something moves you can pick it up but everything is pretty blurry.
Part Four: Explain what is meant by the terms Target Area and Target Path and give an example of how you would use these while driving.
A target area is an area far up ahead that is in front of you. You pick out this area and kind of focus on it while also paying attention to your target path. Your target path is theh path which you have to travel in order to get to your target area. When you're driving down a straight road, you pick out an area that is pretty far ahead of you but directly in front of you. That area is the target where you want your car to go.
Part Five: Describe what transition Pegs are and explain what part of the car is used for transition pegs for right and left turns.
Transition pegs are what you can use to make good turns. The transition peg for when you are making a left turn is the left front post of your vehicle. When that lines up with your target, you can start straightening up your vehicle. For a right turn, the transition peg that you use to make a good right turn is your inside rearview mirror. When that lines up with your target, you can start correcting and straighten out your car.
Carjacking Suspect Due In Court
Woman Attacked At Saugus Store
BOSTON -- A man accused of trying to carjack a woman in Saugus, Mass., over the weekend is scheduled to faces a judge Monday. John Jumper, 47, is accused of attacking a woman in the parking lot of a Circuit City store on Saturday afternoon. She said he stuck a gun in her car and told her to get out. The victim fought her attacker off and yelled for help.
Jumper is being charged with attempted carjacking and assault and battery.
Part One: This article is related to the points made in module one about how you should carry your keys to reduce the risk of some one carjacking you. What was said was to hold the key in your hand with the tip of the key sticking out between your index finger and middle finger, gripping it tightly.
Part Two: Explain in your own words what is meant by the terms Yaw, Roll and Pitch.
Yaw keeps your car in control and your tires in balance, roll is what causes the inbalance with your car, like rolling back and forth, and pitch is when the weight of your vehicle goes to the front and causes it to lean foreward when you press on the brake.
Part Three: Explain what the three parts of your vision are and how you would use each part for driving.
The three types of your vision are central, fringe, and peripheral. Central vision is used to focus on whats in front of you, what your looking at directly. Fringe vision is to the sides of your central vision, you can see your steering wheel in your fringe vison. Peripheral vision is around your fringe vision, if something moves you can pick it up but everything is pretty blurry.
Part Four: Explain what is meant by the terms Target Area and Target Path and give an example of how you would use these while driving.
A target area is an area far up ahead that is in front of you. You pick out this area and kind of focus on it while also paying attention to your target path. Your target path is theh path which you have to travel in order to get to your target area. When you're driving down a straight road, you pick out an area that is pretty far ahead of you but directly in front of you. That area is the target where you want your car to go.
Part Five: Describe what transition Pegs are and explain what part of the car is used for transition pegs for right and left turns.
Transition pegs are what you can use to make good turns. The transition peg for when you are making a left turn is the left front post of your vehicle. When that lines up with your target, you can start straightening up your vehicle. For a right turn, the transition peg that you use to make a good right turn is your inside rearview mirror. When that lines up with your target, you can start correcting and straighten out your car.
Thursday, June 21, 2007
assignment for 6/22/07- risks
Aly Hewitt, Type 1, Post 9 risks and describe your thoughts on whether a crash could occur while driving with these 9 risks. Could any of these risks been eliminated or minimized to avoid a collision?
16, 21, 51 72, 99, 143 162, 198, 206
16) defroster not working. - If you were driving with this risk, yes a crash could occur. If your windshield was all ice then you wouldn't be able to see where you are going. To minimize this risk, you could not drive while your windows are icy or you could scrap the ice off with the window scraper.
21) fuel leak. - This could cause a collision because the car could run out of fuel on the highway and stop, while other cars are going to fast or arent paying attention to whats going on so they run into them. To eliminate or minimize this risk you could check under your vehicle for leaks before you set out somewhere.
51) no washer fluid. - Again, this may have the potential to cause a collision. It could obstruct your sight out of the windshield so you might not see everything you would need to to potentially avoid getting into a crash. This could be eliminated by simply checking your washer fluid before you leave your house.
72) intoxicated. - This could really cause a collision because it limits your senses and makes you less able to react properly or make the right desicions. This could be eliminated my not drinking and driving or having a designated driver.
99) listening to the radio. - This could cause a crash because the radio can be a distraction to the driver. If they are tuning the radio they aren't playing as much attention to the road as they should be. To eliminate or minimize this risk you could set the radio at a low volume before you start driving or you could just not have the radio on while driving.
143) excessive speed. - This is a major cause for collisions. To eliminate this risk drive the speed limit. Also, drive the appropriate speed for the road and weather conditions.
162) railroad crossing. - Once again, this could cause a crash because people might not look down the tracks before they cross them, causing the train to hit them. To eliminate this risk, look and listen before you cross railroad tracks!
198) traffic light changing to red. - If the traffic light turns to red and you are not paying attention so you drive through it, you could cause a collision with other cars that have the right of way. These cars might not be paying attention which further worsens the problem. Always be aware of red lights and make sure you obey the laws.
206) vehicle drifts over center line. - If your vehicle drifts over the center line, of course this could cause a collision! To avoid such risks juts pay attention and don't go over the center line. Stay in your own lane.
16, 21, 51 72, 99, 143 162, 198, 206
16) defroster not working. - If you were driving with this risk, yes a crash could occur. If your windshield was all ice then you wouldn't be able to see where you are going. To minimize this risk, you could not drive while your windows are icy or you could scrap the ice off with the window scraper.
21) fuel leak. - This could cause a collision because the car could run out of fuel on the highway and stop, while other cars are going to fast or arent paying attention to whats going on so they run into them. To eliminate or minimize this risk you could check under your vehicle for leaks before you set out somewhere.
51) no washer fluid. - Again, this may have the potential to cause a collision. It could obstruct your sight out of the windshield so you might not see everything you would need to to potentially avoid getting into a crash. This could be eliminated by simply checking your washer fluid before you leave your house.
72) intoxicated. - This could really cause a collision because it limits your senses and makes you less able to react properly or make the right desicions. This could be eliminated my not drinking and driving or having a designated driver.
99) listening to the radio. - This could cause a crash because the radio can be a distraction to the driver. If they are tuning the radio they aren't playing as much attention to the road as they should be. To eliminate or minimize this risk you could set the radio at a low volume before you start driving or you could just not have the radio on while driving.
143) excessive speed. - This is a major cause for collisions. To eliminate this risk drive the speed limit. Also, drive the appropriate speed for the road and weather conditions.
162) railroad crossing. - Once again, this could cause a crash because people might not look down the tracks before they cross them, causing the train to hit them. To eliminate this risk, look and listen before you cross railroad tracks!
198) traffic light changing to red. - If the traffic light turns to red and you are not paying attention so you drive through it, you could cause a collision with other cars that have the right of way. These cars might not be paying attention which further worsens the problem. Always be aware of red lights and make sure you obey the laws.
206) vehicle drifts over center line. - If your vehicle drifts over the center line, of course this could cause a collision! To avoid such risks juts pay attention and don't go over the center line. Stay in your own lane.
assignment for 6/22/07- article
Aly Hewitt, Type 1, find an article that pertains to traffic safety and post it to your blog-write a short reaction summary to the article.
Lawmakers Want More Kids Using Booster Seats
Lawmakers Want More Kids Using Booster Seats
Christina Hager
Reporting
(WBZ) BOSTON Car accidents are the number one cause of death for young children. The law already requires us to use car seats for babies and toddlers, but some lawmakers are focusing on the next phase, older kids in booster seats.
At six-years-old, Ben Martin does not have to use a child safety seat by law.
But his parents already make their sons do what safety advocates want all Massachusetts children to do, use a seat.
Not only when they're babies, but all the way through the early grade school years.
"Safety belts are made for adults," said AAA spokesman Art Kinsman. "On me, the belt fits properly. It cuts across my chest, my lap, my pelvis, where it's supposed to."
But on children, experts say a seatbelt alone hits the wrong spots, increasing the chance of fatal injury.
"It can press with the force of the accident, against the liver, the spleen, intestines, and cause internal injuries," said Dr. Paul Schreiber.
Current state law has children in car seats until they're either five-years-old or 40 pounds.
The new proposed law would require a booster seat until the 8th birthday or when the child stands four-foot-nine in height.
Even though it's already on the books in most states, Massachusetts has resisted.
"My son would fight it. I'm a single mom. It's tough," said one unidentified parent.
"They like that sense of growing up, being big," said another.
The bill's backers say if it's the law, it may not be such a struggle and some kids may just surprise you.
If the law passes, parents caught with a child noout a seat face a $25 fine.
My Opinion~ Type 1
First, it shouldn't be "five years-old or 40 lbs. There are some pretty small kids out there and if they are under-weight at 5 and not 40lbs yet, that wouldnt really help the problem. One parent said, "They like that sense of growing up, being big." Well, if they get into a collision and aren't properly secure, they might not have the chance to experience the major "growing up" stages of their life. It should be a law for booster seats and car seats for babies and toddlers who meet the specific requirements.
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
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