Driving cars Jun 6

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The origin of the term driver  was recorded in the 15th century, refers to the profession of driving a cart, especially a cart that is pulled by a horse. The verb “drive” originally meant "forced to move, to push by physical force".

What kind of car do you drive? Have you ever driven a cart pulled by a horse?

Learning  to drive is much easier than it looks. Watching another person drive a car from the passenger seat or in a movie might seem daunting, but once you get behind the wheel and gently place your foot on the pedal, the process becomes very intuitive. Traffic in big cities makes driving more difficult though.

How was your first time driving a car? Some people prefer to ride a bike or use public transportation. What is your situation?

The world's first long-distance road trip by car that was motorized and not pulled by a hores, was made in 1888 by Bertha Benz. She drove the PatentMotorwagen Benz model invented by her husband Carl Benz. Bertha covered 66 miles with a top speed of 10 mph, without her husband's consent. She  said she wanted to visit her mother, but also intended to advertise her husband's invention, which had previously only been seen during short test drives. 

Do you drive to see your mom? When was the last time you took a long driving trip?

Driving a car in traffic is not just about knowing how to operate the vehicle’s controls, it also requires knowing how to apply street, freeway and highway codes. An effective driver also has an intuitive understanding of the basics of vehicle control and is able to drive responsibly.

Do you get nervous when driving in traffic? How is the traffic in your city?

When driving, people need to have physical and mental skills to control direction, acceleration, and deceleration to avoid or successfully handle unexpected driving events or emergencies. Distractions and intoxication can affect a driver's cognitive and responsive abilities. So the law prohibits people from driving while texting on their cell phones or operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

What is your opinion of people who drive under the influence or while texting on their cell phones?

Car accidents are the number one cause of teenage deaths. Statistics have shown that the less teenagers drive, the lower the risk of injury. In the US, teens can start driving under the supervision of an adult with a driver's license at age 16. 

Have you ever had a car incident or accident? Describe what happened?