{"id":29334,"date":"2024-12-12T07:30:34","date_gmt":"2024-12-12T06:30:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phoneenglish.es\/blog\/?p=29334"},"modified":"2024-12-12T07:30:36","modified_gmt":"2024-12-12T06:30:36","slug":"cyclists-on-mobile-phones-could-go-to-jail","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phoneenglish.es\/blog\/2024\/12\/cyclists-on-mobile-phones-could-go-to-jail\/","title":{"rendered":"Cyclists on Mobile Phones Could Go to Jail"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

B1 – Intermediate<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Distracted driving is one of the most common causes of accidents on the road. It is definitely unacceptable to be on your phone while driving. It is the same for bikers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, in Japan, in order to prevent more traffic accidents involving cyclists who use their phones, it is now illegal for cyclists to use mobile phones or be under the influence of alcohol while riding their\u00a0bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the article about the new traffic laws for bikers in Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/breakingnewsenglish.com\/2411\/241104-road-traffic-laws-cycling-4.html<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. What does \u201cto be under the influence<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201cNew traffic laws in Japan make it illegal for cyclists to use mobile phones or <\/em>be under the influence of alcohol <\/em><\/strong>when they are on their  bikes.\u201d <\/em>Use this phrase in a sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What does \u201csentence<\/strong>\u201d mean here, \u201cCyclists using phones could get a six-month prison <\/em>sentence<\/em><\/strong> or a fine of $650.\u201d<\/em> Use this term in a sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What does \u201cto raise (public) awareness<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201cAuthorities say <\/em>raising public awareness<\/em><\/strong> of the new rules could be a challenge.<\/em>\u201d Use this expression in a sentence.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. What is the reason for this new traffic law?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. What are the good and bad things about these new traffic rules?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. What is your personal opinion about it and the punishment?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Do you have the same rules for bikers in your country? If so, what do you think of it? If not, do you think you should have them? Elaborate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Do you think jail time is a heavy penalty for drunk bikers and those who use their phones while cycling? Explain your opinion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. How can accidents involving bikers be reduced?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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