Aggressive Driving Persuasive Essay
Uploaded by bowens on Apr 30, 2007
purpose: to persuade
Specific Purpose: to persuade my audience aggressive driving can be avoided
INTRODUCTION
(Attention Step) More and more drivers have started acting out their anger when they get behind the wheel, according to a study conducted by the (American Automobile Association). The study of aggressive driving is not new (Williams,1) has received attention as a national concern. After they’ve been cut off, tailgated, or slowed down by a vehicle in front of them, these angry drivers can commit incredible acts of violence, including assaults and murder. A nationwide study by (NHTSA) of fatal crashes at traffic signals in 1999 and 2000 estimated that 20 percent of the vehicles involved failed to obey the signals. Failing to comply with traffic control devices is an indicator of aggressive driving. In 2004, more than 900 people were killed and an estimated 168,000 were injured in crashes that involved red light running. Every day we have to deal with these types of people on the road. We run a great risk whether on a long trip, or a short commute. Fortunately, there is something we can do about it.
BODY
I. The major cause of aggressive driving is discourtesy or inattentive drivers. ( Problem Step)
A. The most common trigger is the “lane hog.”
1. Other discourteous driving behaviors include but are not limited to, failing to signal, cutting off other drivers, and following too closely.
2. These actions can infuriate and trigger frustration aggression (Connell,25)
B. Conditions that contribute to aggressive driving.
1. Congested roadways and reduced enforcement...