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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Road safety is a paramount concern in today’s fast-paced society, with increasing numbers of vehicles on the roads. While some argue that raising the minimum legal age for drivers is the most effective method to enhance road safety, I contend that this approach alone is insufficient. In my view, a combination of educational initiatives and safer road conditions can address a wider range of hazards. The argument for …

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367 words · Illustrative target band

The issue of road safety has increasingly garnered public attention, with various strategies proposed to mitigate the alarming rates of traffic accidents. A segment of the population argues that elevating the minimum legal age for operating vehicles, such as cars and motorbikes, is the most effective approach to enhancing road safety. While this perspective holds some merit, it does not establish that age is the best…

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The debate over the most effective methods to enhance road safety is ongoing, with some advocating for raising the minimum legal driving age as a primary solution. While I agree that increasing the minimum age might contribute to safer roads, I believe it is not the only or necessarily the most effective measure. Other strategies, such as better driver education, consistent enforcement of traffic laws, and safer road…

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