Writing Task 2: Responding to Survey Questions
Read the following information.
You live in a city where the number of casualties related to drunk driving has risen in recent years. The city is planning to impose heavy penalties and has sent out an opinion survey to see what residents would like to say on this issue.
Option A: Heavy panalities should be imposed.
Drink & Drive Penalty Survey:
Option B: License should be suspended for longer period.
To whom it may concern, In my opinion, heavy penalties should be imposed as it is feared more than losing the license for a longer duration. Even though licence being suspended is majorly inconvenient, there are several commute options, and it wouldn't give any sleepless nights, so to say. To illustrate further, according to statistics, more than 50% of the drunk drivers are in the age group of 25 years to 35 years, which demonstrates a lack of discipline in the youth of our community. Hence, substantial monetary penalties would bring down the percentage of drunk drivers. The other half of the drunk drivers caught are in their middle age, and the habit of partying and heavy drinking end up driving carelessly. Therefore heavy fines would impact both the groups as it is well known that substantial financial damages have far-reaching effects than suspending the licence for a particular period. Because of this, they will either avoid drunk driving or hire a cab or some other public transit to reach their destinations. However, City officials have to promote awareness programmes on drunk driving and its repercussions to reduce accidents and casualties. Again, these are my personal views. However, I will support any decision taken by the City. Kind Regards Mark