00711800 composition
- Write a composition using one of the topics listed below. Your composition should be three to five paragraphs long. It should contain an introduction, a body, and a conclusion.
a. Argue for or against the limitation of speed limits.
b. Explain why a certain sport is your favorite.
c. Compare and contrast driving in the winter and driving in the summer.
d. Analyze the best way to buy a car, mow a lawn, or prepare a meal.
e. Describe a memorable day in your life.
Driving a personal automobile can be fun and easy as long as you develop responsible habits. Not only should you adapt your practices to the current traffic situation but also to the weather conditions.
In the summer, you are facing hot pavement, and a high temperature-humidity index (THI). The THI can cause fog to appear on your windshield when you start driving, especially if you have the air conditioning or cool air on. Switching to heat on the windshield will resolve this, but be prepared for an uncomfortable start on the drive.
In the heat, as the car sits, it will get surprisingly hot within the car, melting floppy disks, exploding soda bottles, and killing pets. Even the steering wheel will get too hot to handle. So never leave children or pets in the car when you are not moving, even with the windows open. And obviously leave nothing volatile or melt-able in the car.
When driving, while moving under 40 miles per hour, it saves more gas to drive with the windows partially open than to use the air conditioning. But when driving faster the drag of the wind will waste gas, so it’s more prudent to close up the windows and use the air conditioning. The exception to this rule is when you are stuck in traffic which is not moving because the engine will overheat if trying to air-condition inside with no movement to cool the engine. At times like this, it is better to open the windows and glean what wind you can.
As the temperatures drop for the winter, different problems arise. From sheer cold liquids can freeze and overtop their containers, locks can freeze and windshield washer spouts can be blocked by ice. If your lock freezes, heat up the key with a lighter first. If snow is falling when the windshield washer freezes, pull off the road and “wash” the windshield with snow partially melted by your gloves. Pavement can be very slippery from packed snow, ice, or black ice. Sometimes this comes in patches. The safest method of driving is to maintain speeds as much as possible – no sudden braking and no sudden acceleration. Be sure the tires are properly inflated (they will shrink with the cold) and use tires proper for the area – this may mean “snow tires”, radials or even studded tires if they are legal.
As you become experienced in different weather conditions you will pick up good practices to adapt. Check in with your car radio for tips during extreme weather conditions. And of course stay off the cell phone and buckle all seat belts.