More and more people are travelling by car nowadays.
What are the reasons for the increase in car use and what
problems does it cause?
What can be done to discourage people from using their cars?
Traffic is on the rise and being stuck in it is a part of
people’s daily routine. Instead of opting for public transport, commuters
prefer to use their own cars.
As the standard of living rises, people are able to afford a
vehicle and car ownership increases. Owning a car is often seen as a status
symbol and shows that a person has wealth. A car also gives a person
independence. They don’t need to rely on public transport and are free to go
wherever they like and at a time that suits them. They are also able to travel
long distances in comfort without having to worry about the inconvenience of
public transport.
Travelling by car is not without its problems. The main
problem is the amount of pollution it causes to the environment. Cars produce
carbon dioxide that is released into the atmosphere contributing to global
warming. As a result of high car ownership, roads and highways are full of
vehicles, causing delays, frustration and stress to drivers.
Encouraging motorists to choose public transport or other
environmentally friendly means of getting around will benefit the environment
greatly. The government could take several measures to ensure that drivers opt
for other less damaging means of reaching their destination. They could tax new
cars making them expensive to buy or make bills associated with care ownership
such as M.O.T, road tax and insurance high. Cars driving into the city
centre could be taxed and any public parking areas could be very expensive to
use. Alternatively, public transport could be made cheaper, pedestrian streets
created and affordable bicycle rental could be provided.
Question taken from Richmond Practice Tests for IELTS p.105
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