Some people think that strict punishments for driving offenses are the key to reducing traffic accidents. Others, however, believe that other measures would be more effective in improving road safety. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
People have different views about what measures should be taken to control traffic collisions and better
road
systems. In my view, both punishments and other measures can be used to make our roadways safer. On the one hand, stringent punishments can undoubtedly encourage people to drive more carefully. Penalties for dangerous drivers can serve as a deterrent that will stop them from causing or repeating the offence. There are various types of driving penalties spanning small fines, license suspension, a ban on driving, or even a sentence to imprisonment, which depend on negative consequences their offence would trigger. A new law against drunk driving made official by Vietnam's government early this
year exemplifies the effectiveness of punishments that drunk drivers are fined up to 40 million VND or have their licenses revoked by the police for even years.Thus
, strict penalties are believed to have a central role in making drivers more disciplined and alert when driving. On the other hand
, I believe that roadway safety can be improved by implementing other practices that do not punish drivers. Firstly
, governments should launch a number of campaigns that can raise public awareness of the importance of driving with safety, and disastrous consequences probably caused by their recklessness. Additionally
, more demanding driving tests should be completed to obtain a driver's license. Secondly
, more road
signs should be added to guide and warn people about speed bumps, road
bends, or places where vehicle accidents are on the cards. Finally
, national and regional authorities can take action by investing in public transportation, or encourage people to use bicycles for their commutes that will reduce the use of private means of travel, such
as automobiles and motorbikes. In Vietnam, most road
accidents happen among cars, by limiting the demands for it can make a difference. Aside from punishments, those above measures can be used for better roadway safety.
In conclusion, I believe that strict punishments and other measures, such
as education, paying more heed to road
signs, and developing the public transportation system, can be expedited to make our roadway system safer.Submitted by Andy on
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Structure your answers in logical paragraphs
The easiest way to score well on the IELTS Task 2 writing portion is to structure your writing in a solid essay format.
A strong argument essay structure can be split up into 4 paragraphs, each containing 4 sentences (except the conclusion paragraph, which only contains 3 sentences).
Stick to this essay structure:
- Paragraph 1 - Introduction
- Paragraph 2 - First supporting paragraph
- Paragraph 3 - Second supporting paragraph
- Paragraph 4 - Conclusion