The private motor vehicle has greatly improved individual freedom of movement. Moreover, the automobile has become a status symbol. Yet the use of private motor vehicles has contributed to some of today’s most serious problems.
(i) How can the use of private vehicles be reduced? (ii) Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your experience. (iii) Write minimum 250 Words.
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The invention and proliferation of the motor vehicle has improved the human lives appreciably. In modern days, complete transportation of men and material is carried out with the help of motor vehicles. Private motor vehicles in the modern era, for us are not luxury, but a necessity rather. No doubt it is treated as a “Status Symbol” too. We think nothing while jumping in the car and driving many a miles on a trip or for our jobs. But looking to the future, researchers are constantly trying to find better ways of transporting with more fuel efficient and environment friendly vehicles redesigning the engines and appearance.
For going to school or college, attending office or business, shopping or socializing and numerous daily activities we are dependent on motor vehicles. Motor vehicles we use are in the shape of a car, scooter or motorbike depending upon our need, nature of work and affordability. While the life has become very fast and time is extremely scarce we have to cope up with the work or the business and keep pace with time with the help of our motor vehicle.
Nevertheless motor vehicles do cause quite some air pollution in environment by way of exhaust fumes. Too many motor vehicles amount to excessive heat generation which in turn dissipates into the environment and that adds to “Global Warming”.
Maximum use of public transport, proper maintenance and up-keep of private motor vehicles, use of right fuel, switching off engines while waiting at a traffic signal on road crossings and railway crossings, and minimizing use of one’s car by amicable car pooling practices can contribute largely towards minimizing the use of private motor vehicles.
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