Describe a long car journey you went on or along car journey your remember well

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

1. What will cars be like in the future?
   What the future has in store no one can tell, but as far as I can see there will be cars running on
   alternative sources of energy. Already we have cars which do not use petrol or diesel and run on
   electricity. However in future we may see cars running on solar power, biodiesel or other
   alternative sources. We may even see flying cars.
2. What’s the difference between men’s and women’s preference on cars?
   Gender differences are disappearing nowadays, and there is hardly any difference in men’s and
   women’s preference on cars. It is an individual preference. Some people like bigger cars and some
   like smaller cars. Some people like sports cars and some like luxury cars. For within the city use,
   people prefer small cars and for long drives people prefer big cars. Both men and women like all
   types of cars.
3. What are the differences between bicycles and private cars?
   There are a lot of differences between bicycles and private cars. Bicycles are cheaper, in fact much
   cheaper than private cars. Bicycles do not require any fuel to operate. Bicycles help people to
   remain healthy as riding a bicycle involves some form of exercise. Riding a bicycle also does not
   require any license. Cars, on the other hand are helpful when the whole family has to go out
   together. Cars are especially helpful when there are elderly or disabled people at home. Cars are
   also useful in adverse weather conditions. Cars are safer than bicycles especially where there are no
   separate lanes for bicycles.
4. Why do people like to have private cars?
   People like to have private cars because they are very comfortable to go from one place to the
   other. They are very helpful when there are elderly or disabled people at home. They are very
   helpful when the whole family has to go out together. They are also helpful in adverse weather
   conditions. Finally having a private car is a status symbol.
5. What are the differences between bicycles and private cars?
   Bicycles are eco-friendly vehicles. These are cheaper and also good for our health. But cars are
   better when we have to travel long distances. Cars are also better when weather conditions are
   harsh outside, such as rain or storm. Cars are safer than bicycles. Bicycles are safe only if there are
   separate lanes for bicycles.
6. Is it a good thing that everyone has his/her own cars?
   It is definitely not good if everyone has his/her own car. Already there is too much congestion on
   the roads. If every person will have own car then there will be parking problems and traffic jams
   and too much pollution.
7. How to buy private cars in India?
   It is easy to buy a car in India. You have to go to a showroom and pay the money and buy a car of
   your choice. Easy monthly instalments are also available. Some people also go for bank loans to buy
   a car. What benefits does public transport bring to the world?
   The main benefit is that helps to reduce pollution as it directly reduces usage of car and other
   private vehicles. Moreover, it reduces traffic and thus also saves people travelling time. Finally, it is
   provides a cheap mode of transportation for the poor and middle class.
8. Is it too late for people to get their driver’s license at the age of 18?
   Yes, I think driving has become a necessity in today’s time because of longer distances. Cities have
   spread and students live farther away from schools and places of entertainments like shopping
   malls, restaurants and multiplexes. Moreover, both parents are working nowadays and so parents
   are not free to drive their children to different places.
9. What qualities does a driver need to have?
   Firstly, he should have quick reflexes so that he is able to quickly react and control the vehicles.
   Secondly, he should be calm and he should be able to drive without taking stress. Finally, he should
   have good concentration and he should not be distracted what the passengers are doing in the
   vehicle.
10. Do you think the government should make it a rule for people to use public transport?
    No, I don’t think government should make it compulsory. However, government should encourage
    people to switch to public transport by making it faster, more comfortable and cheaper.
11. Which jobs require people to be good at driving?
    I think driving is necessary in nearly all the jobs today. However, if I had to name a few, the first one
    that comes to my mind is courier services. Secondly, public transportation drivers also need to be
    good at driving. Finally, people who work in emergency services like ambulance, fire brigade and
    police officers should also be good in services.
12. Do you see driverless cars as the future of cars?
    No, I don’t think so because it would lead to huge unemployment and so I think most governments
    would not allow driverless cars. Moreover, I don’t trust technology to be reliable in this case.