The three pie charts show the proportion of four kinds of vehicles used in the UK in 1965, 1985 and 2005.

The three pie charts demonstrate the proportion of four types of

vehicles

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used in the UK in 1965, 1985 and 2005. In 1965, private cars made up 40% of vehicle use in the UK, compared with 25% for public transport. Over the following two decades, the proportion of private cars rose sharply to 55% in 1985 and continued to increase to 6% by 2005.

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, public transport usage declined from 25% to 20% between 1965 and 1985, before rising slightly to 22% in 2005.

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, lorries and other commercial

vehicles

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accounted for 20% of total usage in both 1965 and 1985, before falling to 10% gently in 2005. Recreational

vehicles

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followed a similar downward trend, decreasing steadily from 15% in 1965 to just 5% in 1985, with it rising marginally to 8% in 2005. In conclusion, private cars accounted for the largest share throughout the period and increased steadily,

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the proportions of lorries and recreational

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declined over time.