Topics with sample answers

Introduction  
  
● Your introduction paragraph should paraphrase your question. Use synonyms for the words 
used in the question.  
  
Body Paragraph 1  
●  Problems  
●  Real-life examples  
  
Body Paragraph 2:  
  
●  Solutions  
●  Real-life examples  
  
Conclusion:  

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Your conclusion paragraph should paraphrase the question.  
 
56.Car drivers and cyclists share the same roads, and this can cause problems 
for both of them. Why is this the case? What measures can be taken to solve 
these problems? 
 
Sample answer: 
 
Of late, there has been an increase in the number of accidents when cyclists and car-drivers share 
the same lane. There have been cases where cyclists are thrown off their cycles onto the road. 
Primary causes are careless drivers from both categories and improper road planning by the 
government. But, the situation could improve if the government takes appropriate safety 
measures.  
 
In slow-moving traffic, accidents occur when cyclists overtake a car by pedaling past them. 
Accidents happen in cases when car-drivers change lanes without checking their mirrors or blind 
spot before they change direction. There have been cyclists hit by motorists at night times 
because of cyclists not having their lights on. This is mere carelessness by the cyclists. Also, the 
road may have potholes. A cyclist unaware of the pothole and driving close to a motorist is more 
prone to an accident. 
 
But there are practical solutions to prevent these conflicts. Firstly, cyclists need to think twice 
before overtaking four-wheelers. In cases where the car is travelling at great speed, the cyclist 
must not attempt to overtake the vehicle. Car drivers need to be aware of the highway code that 
says cyclists may encounter sudden obstacles on the road, and motorists need to consider this 
fact. Cyclists need to be wary of the road conditions before they use it. A cyclist needs to be 
careful when driving on a poor road amidst motorists. The government must implement separate 
lanes for cyclists and motorists and penalise anyone who bypasses the lanes. Strict policing must 
be done in T-junctions and roundabouts to avoid accidents. 
 
In conclusion, accidents occur due to carelessness from the drivers of both categories and 
improper road planning. The problems could be solved by implementing separate lanes for 
cyclists and motorists and careful driving from both ends. 
 

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