reckless driving
noun
: the act of driving a car in a dangerous manner
She has gotten two tickets for reckless driving.
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Another challenge has been inexperienced drivers and reducing reckless driving, which DeWine has linked to Haitian immigrants.
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Nicole Chavez, CNN, 21 Sep. 2024
Sign Up Mondon, meanwhile, was the other current player most likely facing a suspension when arrested on a street racing charge in July, in addition to reckless driving.
—Seth Emerson, The Athletic, 20 Aug. 2024
Many accidents are attributed to reckless driving, inadequate road maintenance, and the use of aging vehicles.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Jordan was arrested on suspicion of false reporting, reckless driving and two counts of disorderly conduct.
—Elena Santa Cruz, The Arizona Republic, 31 Oct. 2024
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Nicole Chavez, CNN, 21 Sep. 2024
Sign Up Mondon, meanwhile, was the other current player most likely facing a suspension when arrested on a street racing charge in July, in addition to reckless driving.
—Seth Emerson, The Athletic, 20 Aug. 2024
Many accidents are attributed to reckless driving, inadequate road maintenance, and the use of aging vehicles.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Jordan was arrested on suspicion of false reporting, reckless driving and two counts of disorderly conduct.
—Elena Santa Cruz, The Arizona Republic, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Reckless driving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reckless%20driving. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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