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British roads are the safest in the world: in 2010 only 3.8people from every 100,00o died in road accidents. This number is lower than any other country. If you go there, you should try to drive the same way as British people, so this is some advice for visitors who plan to go driving in the UK.
1. Drive on the left side of the road. In most countries, people drive on the right side and many visitors have problems because they forget.
2. If there is a queue of cars, don’t try to go past other people to get to the front. If you do this, other people will get angry with you.
3. Stop at traffic lights. In the UK, drivers always stop when the lightis red, even if there aren’t any other cars or people around.
4. Don’t use your horn too much. If you do, people willthink you are not polite.
5. If you have an accident, then don’t try to pay money to the police! If you do, then you might finish your visit in prison!
Activity 1
Now read again and find words a-c.
1. Drive on the left side of the road. In most countries, people drive on the right side and many visitors have problems because they forget.
2. If there is a queue of cars, don’t try to go past other people to get to the front. If you do this, other people will get angry with you.
3. Stop at traffic lights. In the UK, drivers always stop when the lightis red, even if there aren’t any other cars or people around.
4. Don’t use your horn too much. If you do, people willthink you are not polite.
5. If you have an accident, then don’t try to pay money to the police! If you do, then you might finish your visit in prison!
Activity 1
Now read again and find words a-c.