IELTS Essay: Breaking Traffic Laws

Vocabulary Answers

For extra practice, write an antonym (opposite word) on a piece of paper to help you remember the new vocabulary:

common globally happens all around the world

motorists people who drive

break the rules not obey the law

typically relate to usually have to do with

personality your character

extreme situations rare contexts

best solutions ideal fixes

involve have to do with

various governmental regulations many government laws

do not follow traffic laws disobey traffic rules/laws

individual temperament a person’s character

exceptional circumstances rare instances

regarding the former as it relates to the first mentioned reason

rebellious attitude defiant personality

in general overall

extend to include

be the result of upbringing because of how you were raised

hereditary factors genetics

societal influences the effects of others

impaired state drunk, under the influence, tired, emotional, etc.

being in a rush being in a hurry

driving under the influence of a drug driving drunk, high, etc.

alcohol beer, wine, etc.

using a portable device smartphones

contexts imply situations mean

neglect not paying attention to

harmful intent desiring to hurt

in order to remedy so that it can be fixed

public safety hazards not good for the public

implement comprehensive enact total

long-term reforms changes that take place over a long time

fastest fixes more immediate solutions

stricter penalties harsher punishments

infractions breaking the rules

repercussions implications

speeding driving too fast

jail time going to prison

powerful deterrent strong way of dissuading people

address the root causes handle the main reasons/sources

misbehavior not behaving well

counter fight against

advertising and distribution of alcoholic beverages ads for and selling of beer, wine, etc.

accidents collisions

under the influence using a drug

measures steps

alcohol industry companies that make alcoholic beverages

greatest impact most effect

legislate make laws, rules

requirements for licenses stipulations to be able to drive

raising awareness of know more about

driving safety how safe you are when driving

limits boundaries

truckers people who transport goods

taxis Ubers, cars for tourists, etc.

avoid driver fatigue not get too tired

rule-breaking not obeying the law

ideal perfect

intervention interfering

play a role do something

affect the greatest changes have the most impact