Task 3. Read the information about some unusual driving laws.

Unusual driving laws

Some parts of the world have unusual driving laws. Some of these laws are historic and have never been changed. Others exist for different reasons which can seem strange to outsiders.

If taxi drivers in Finland play music in their cars while they are driving customers, they have to pay royalty fees to the Finnish Copyright Society.

In California it is illegal for women to drive a car in a housecoat.

If you take a taxi in Australia, ask the driver what is in the boot (багажник) of the car. By law it is compulsory for taxis to carry a bale of hay (солома) in the boot.

In Alaska it is illegal to tie a dog to the roof of the car.

In New Jersey drivers should know that it is illegal to plant trees in the middle of the road.

In Oregon you can get a ticket and have to pay a fine if your car door stays open too long.

Task 4. Complete the conversation:

Officer 1: But the lights went out at least half an hour ago.

Officer 2: True. Where should we go to direct traffic?

Officer 1: I think one of us should be Second and North Street.

Officer 1: North Street? I’m not sure of it.

Officer 2: It’s not a , but it’s usually pretty busy.

Officer 1: Okay. go to that intersection?

Officer 2: Will do. Where will you be?

Officer 1: I’ll stay here and the flow of traffic toward Carol Street.

Officer 2: That makes sense. Traffic should move well on Carol since
it’s a .

Officer 1: That’s what I was thinking. Oh. And before you go, don’t forget your .

Task 5. With a partner act out the roles. Then switch roles. Use language such as:

Where should we go … ?

Traffic should move well on …

Don’t forget …

Task 6. Student A: you are a police officer. Talk to student B about:

directing traffic

the types of roads/intersections

the weather conditions

Task 7. Student B: you are a police officer. Talk to student A about how the two of you should direct traffic

Task 8. You have had an accident. Describe what has already been done. Make sentences in the Present Perfect Tense (Passive Voice).

e.g. (ambulance – call for) – Ambulance has been called for.

(victim – give first aid)

(hazard warning lights – switch on)

(traffic police – send for)

(a warning triangle – place)

(scene of accident – take pictures of)

(sketches – make)

Task 9. Practice the situations in short conversation with your fellow-student playing the part of a traffic police officer responding the telephone call.

e.g. Traffic police officer: Have you placed a warning triangle? – Driver: Yes, the triangle has been placed at the edge of the road.

Writing

Task 1.

Use the memo and the conversation from the previous task to fill out the police survey. Use today’s date.

Defensive Driving

Task 2. It is important to learn defensive driving. But what exactly is defensive driving? Read the following instructions and give your comments in writing.

1. Slow down. Obey the speed limit.

2. Let others pass you. Defensive driving means letting others go ahead-not defending your position in traffic.

3. Try to avoid driving in bad weather.

4. Never get into a car with a drunk driver. Never drive after you have had alcoholic beverages.

5. Wear a seatbelt.

6. Keep your car and its accessories in good condition.

7. Use your signals properly.

8. Don't tailgate.

9. Keep your eyes moving.

10. Dim your lights when driving at night, when another car is approaching, or when you are following behind a vehicle.

11. Avoid distractions when you are driving.

Task 3. Match parts of the sentences:

Task 3. Discuss the following questions.

What are some traffic laws people often break in your country?

What happens when people break those laws?

Task 4. Read the traffic ticket.

Task 5. Choose the correct answer.

1) What was the reason for the ticket?

The driver was speeding.

The driver ran a stop sign.

The driver made an illegal turn.

The driver did not have an insurance.

2) What do we know about the driver?

He is from out of state.

He has an expired license.

He has automobile insurance.

He got a ticket near a school.

3) What information is not included on the ticket?

the driver’s home address

the officer’s badge number

what kind of car the driver has

when the moving violation happened

Task 6. Discuss the following questions.

What are some common causes of car accidents?

What must police do when responding to an accident?