Task 2 · · 18 samples

Some people think that the best way to improve road safety is to increase the minimum legal age for driving a car or motorbike. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Ideas to explore

  • Explain why age could matter: less driving experience and maturity may affect hazard awareness and decision-making.
  • Qualify the age argument by noting that age does not reliably measure an individual’s driving skill and that some young people depend on driving for access to work or education.
  • Compare age limits with measures that address multiple causes of collisions, such as graduated licensing, enforcement, driver training, and safer road design.

Suggested structure

  1. Introduce the debate and state a clear degree of agreement.
  2. Explain the strongest reason a higher age limit could improve safety.
  3. Discuss why age alone is an imperfect solution and identify the costs or limits.
  4. Offer complementary measures that address other causes of crashes.
  5. Conclude with a balanced judgment that directly answers the question.
Useful vocabulary & examples
graduated licensing
A system in which new drivers gain driving privileges in stages, often with restrictions at first.

Graduated licensing can help novice drivers gain experience before receiving a full licence.

hazard awareness
The ability to notice potential dangers and respond appropriately while driving.

Driver training can strengthen hazard awareness among inexperienced motorists.

chronological age
A person's age measured in years, as distinct from their ability or maturity.

Chronological age is an imperfect indicator of driving competence.

road infrastructure
The physical features of roads and related facilities, such as surfaces, lighting, and signs.

Investment in road infrastructure can reduce hazards for all road users.

Sample answers

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In contemporary times, safe driving is deemed to be a matter of utmost importance among the public populace. While proponents argue that elevating the minimum legal age for driving automobiles or riding motorbikes is the most optimal strategy, I am of the opinion that there are more feasible solutions to enhance road safety. Understandably, some drivers may gain maturity with age, but that is not the only factor. Th…

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In contemporaty times, safe driving is deemed to be a matter of utmost importance among the public populace. While there are those who argue that raising the minimum licit age for driving automobiles or riding motorbikes is the most optimal approach, I am of the opinion that there are better panaceas for the promotion of maturity may influence decisions, but it does not guarantee safe conduct. The argument for a hig…

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It is considered by some people that the increase in minimal legal driving age is the most effective method to decrease the number of road accidents. I disagree with this statement and knowledge of road traffic rules and careful monitoring of penalties for traffic offenses by authorities are more important. First of all, the rules need to be understood and applied consistently. The argument for a higher age is that …

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