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 Driving
During this class you will:

• Talk about driving

Intermediate etiquette.

• Discuss traffic
congestion.

• Discuss different
driving laws around
the world.
Warm-up
Share your thoughts.

- Do you like driving? Why or why not?

Warm-up
- How many hours a day do you drive?

- Where do you drive?

- Describe the driving conditions in your city.

And you can quote me…
Read and answer the questions.

"Never underestimate the therapeutic power of

And you
driving and listening to very loud music."
-- Anonymous
can
- What does this quote mean to you?
quote
- Do you agree or disagree? Why or why not? me…
- Do you listen to music when you drive? What do you
listen to?

- What do you do to relax?

Speak your mind.
Share your thoughts and opinions.

Living by a few basic rules of roadway etiquette

can make all the difference between safe,
courteous driving and driving everyone else on Speak
the road crazy.
your
State your opinion on the following scenarios:

- Follow the speed limit

mind.
or
- It's acceptable to go a little over the speed limit.

- Only use your phone if you are using a hands-free

device
or
- You can use your phone while driving without a hands-
free device, but only if it's for a few minutes.

- Always use your turn signal

or
Only use your turn signal when there is a vehicle behind
you.
Imagine that!
As a class, create a story.

You have been hired to find a solution to the

traffic congestion that exists in your city. As a
class, work together to come up with a plan by
brainstorming on these ideas:
Imagine
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of that!
adding new lanes and new roads?
- Improving public transportation can decrease traffic
congestion significantly. What ways can public
transportation be improved?
- How can carpooling programs help reduce traffic?
- How can traffic be reduced during peak hours?
Answer me this!
Take turns asking each other questions.

1. How old do you have to be to drive in your country?

Do you agree or disagree with this age? Answer
2. In your country, what steps do you have to take in
order to get your driver's permit or driver's license? me this!
3. What are the advantages and disadvantages of
owning a car?

4. What rules do you think teenagers should follow when

they begin driving?

5. Have you ever been on a road trip? Describe it. If not,

where would you want to go?
Before you go!
Here’s some cultural fun:
Different countries have different driving laws.
Here are few a strange ones from around the
Before you
world:

In Cyprus, eating or drinking (even water) while driving is

go!
illegal.

In Russia, driving a dirty car can get you fined up to

2,000 rubles.

In Germany, it is legal to drive as fast you want on

certain parts of the Autobahn. But, running out of gas
on the Autobahn can earn you a hefty fine. So, be sure
to have a full tank!

In Sweden, you are always required to drive with your

headlights on. Even if it is sunny outside.

- Are there any unusual rules or laws in your

country?
- What should a visitor know before driving in your
country?
Wrap-up
Pick one question to discuss: Wrap-up
about today’s class?
1. What did you like most today?

2. What do you need to improve on?

3. What did you do well on today?

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