B2 – Upper Intermediate
From 2018 to 2019, Brabant, the Netherlands will be installing a dynamic speedometer. This would track whether drivers are following the 30 km/hr speed limit.
The project aims to make motorists attentive to their speed and at the same time, earn some cash for the benefit of their community.
Find out more about this new road safety scheme through the article below:
https://www.theguardian.com/cities/2018/may/25/dutch-speed-camera-stop-drivers-limit-helmond
Discussion Questions:
1. What are your thoughts on this news? Do you think positive reinforcement would work in this case?
2. Do you agree that keeping the proper speed when driving reduces the occurence of road accidents?
3. What are other ways to achieve zero or reduced road fatalities?