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IELTS task 2 - Over-reliance on public cars "More and more people are relying on the private car as their major means of transportation. Describe some of the problems over-reliance on cars can cause, and suggest at least one possible solution." Nowadays, the number of those who depend on their own car to travel or to commute to work is on the increase, both in developed and in developing countries. This dependence leads to a range of problems which simultaneously affect citizens, cities and the environment and that should, therefore, be properly addressed. One of the most evident negative consequences of car overuse is certainly congestion. At least one member of the modern family owns a private car, which means an excessive number of vehicles on city streets, especially during the rush hour. This often results in heavy traffic, which makes it difficult for cities inhabitants to arrive at work on time. Another important factor to consider with respect to over-reliance on private motor vehicles is the impact it can have on people's health, both psychologically and physically. Not only spending a huge amount of time on the streets can cause stress, anxiety and a deep sense of frustration, but it can also lead to respiratory diseases such as asthma and bronchitis, due to the exhaust emissions which inhabitants of cities are forced to inhale. Not less important is the danger that the dependence on cars can represent for the environment. The vast majority of vehicles are not environmentally friendly, since they rely on fossil fuel to work, and their emissions are a major cause of air pollution. This is likely to endanger wild animals and the survival of their natural habitats in the long run. Fortunately, there is more than one fiseable approach that may help reduce the usage of cars in our cities. An effective solution could be for the governments to charge congestion fees on drivers who enter the city centres, so as to discourage them from using prevalently their private conveyance. Furthermore, public transportation systems could be maximised, in order to become increasingly reliable and comfortable. To conclude, the extensive usage of means of private trasportation has several negative outcomes; nevertheless, it can be controlled and reduced, provided that institutions are willing to take responsibility and make major decisions to improve the quality of public services.

Jul 28, 2015 7:01 PM

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IELTS task 2 - Over-reliance on public cars

"More and more people are relying on the private car as their major means of transportation. Describe some of the problems over-reliance on cars can cause, and suggest at least one possible solution."

Nowadays, the number of those who depend on their own car to travel or to commute to work is on the increase, both in developed and in developing countries. This dependence leads to a range of problems which simultaneously affects citizens, cities and the environment and that should, therefore, be properly addressed.

One of the most evident negative consequences of car overuse is certainly congestion. At least one member of the typical modern family owns a private car, which means an excessive number of vehicles on city streets, especially during the rush hour. This often results in heavy traffic, which makes it difficult for cities' inhabitants to arrive at work on time.

Another important factor to consider with respect to over-reliance on private motor vehicles is the impact it can have on people's health, both psychologically and physically. Not only spending can a huge amount of time on the streets can cause stress, anxiety and a deep sense of frustration, but it can also lead to respiratory diseases such as asthma and bronchitis, due to the exhaust emissions which the inhabitants of cities are forced to inhale.

No less important is the danger that the dependence on cars can represent to the environment. The vast majority of vehicles are not environmentally friendly, since they rely on fossil fuel to work, and their emissions are a major cause of air pollution. This is likely to endanger wild animals and the survival of their natural habitats in the long run.

Fortunately, there is more than one fiseable approach that may help reduce the usage of cars in our cities. An effective solution could be for the governments to charge congestion fees on drivers who enter the city centres, so as to discourage them from excessive use of using prevalently their private conveyance. Furthermore, public transportation systems could be maximised, in order to become increasingly reliable and comfortable.

To conclude, the extensive usage of means of private trasportation has several negative outcomes; nevertheless, it can be controlled and reduced, provided that institutions are willing to take responsibility and make major decisions to improve the quality of public services.