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Questions and Answers
Why does the person not have a car?
Why does the person not have a car?
- Lack of interest in driving
- Preference for public transportation
- Financial constraints
- Due to poor eyesight (correct)
What is the person's attitude towards driving?
What is the person's attitude towards driving?
- Currently learning to drive
- Used to like it but can't do it anymore (correct)
- Never enjoyed it
- Prefers it over cycling
How did the person obtain their driver's license?
How did the person obtain their driver's license?
- Successfully after the first attempt with a parent's teaching
- Recently after multiple failed attempts
- 40 years ago from a professional instructor (correct)
- Through a government incentive program
Why are buses considered more reliable than trains according to the text?
Why are buses considered more reliable than trains according to the text?
Why does the person dislike some drivers?
Why does the person dislike some drivers?
Why are taxis not the preferred mode of transportation for the person?
Why are taxis not the preferred mode of transportation for the person?
What is a recent trend in transportation costs in England according to the text?
What is a recent trend in transportation costs in England according to the text?
Study Notes
- The person does not have a car due to poor eyesight and has been advised to stop driving.
- They do not have a bike but enjoy cycling when they have the opportunity.
- They have a driver's license which they obtained about 40 years ago.
- They used to like driving but can no longer do so due to poor eyesight.
- Learning to drive initially was not successful when taught by a parent, but they eventually passed a driving test after taking lessons from a professional instructor.
- Public transportation is used instead of driving, including walking, buses, and trains.
- The trains can be expensive but offer faster travel, while buses can be cheap or expensive depending on the location and there is currently a promotional offer.
- Buses are considered more reliable than trains due to industrial action or strikes, but train reliability may improve in the future.
- The person occasionally travels by plane to European destinations.
- They dislike drivers who get angry while driving and fail to indicate their intentions.
- Taxis are not used often due to the availability of buses and trains.
- Transportation can be expensive in England, with prices recently rising again.
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Description
Explore a quiz about an individual's transportation preferences, including their experiences with driving, public transportation, cycling, and travel by plane. Learn about their reasons for not driving, use of buses and trains, and opinions on various modes of transportation.
