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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He was charged with evading arrest, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, reckless driving, failure to stop and render aid, and four counts of smuggling of persons with the likelihood of serious bodily injury or death.
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Bethany Blankley | The Center Square Contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 19 Jan. 2025
Nine months later, her rep told PEOPLE on Dec. 18, that the reality star was found guilty on all charges except reckless driving.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
During sideshows, numerous vehicles spin donuts and do other kinds of reckless driving, many times with occupants of the vehicles hanging outside as observers cheer them on.
—Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 10 Dec. 2024
The driver, who was cited on suspicion of reckless driving with personal injury, is being sued by the family.
—Carlos Suarez, CNN, 21 Jan. 2025
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Bethany Blankley | The Center Square Contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 19 Jan. 2025
Nine months later, her rep told PEOPLE on Dec. 18, that the reality star was found guilty on all charges except reckless driving.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
During sideshows, numerous vehicles spin donuts and do other kinds of reckless driving, many times with occupants of the vehicles hanging outside as observers cheer them on.
—Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 10 Dec. 2024
The driver, who was cited on suspicion of reckless driving with personal injury, is being sued by the family.
—Carlos Suarez, CNN, 21 Jan. 2025
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“Reckless driving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reckless%20driving. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.
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