Driving in the EU at 17

B1 – Intermediate 

Europe plans to let 17-year-olds to start driving. The EU thinks this could improve road safety. 

Listen to this audio and read the transcript about the new driving age in Europe.

https://www.newsinlevels.com/products/driving-in-the-eu-at-17-level-3

Vocabulary Questions:

  1. Define “road safety”. “The European Union is planning to improve road safety by allowing 17-year-olds to drive with a more experienced person beside them.” Use this phrase in a sentence.
  2. Define “self-assessment”. “There will not be one rule for the whole EU, but countries are encouraged to use similar health checks either through medical exams or self-assessments.” Use this word in a sentence.
  3. What does “concerned” mean? “Some are concerned about data safety, but EU leaders say the new system will protect against fraud and hacking.”? Use this word in a sentence and give a synonym.

Discussion Questions:

  1. What is your opinion about this new driving age?
  2. What are the good and bad things about this? 
  3. “Supervision is not enough to prevent accidents.” What is your opinion about this? 
  4. Do you think this will improve road safety? Share your opinion.
  5. What are other ways to improve road safety?
  6. What is your opinion about digital driver license?
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