2014届高三英语二轮专题复习提高训练：阅读理解24.docVIP

2014届高三英语二轮专题复习提高训练：阅读理解24 1.Driving Offence Points System What is Driving Offence Points System? After the introduction of this system, certain traffic offences will earn the driver points besides other punishments. If a driver makes any of these offences, the points will be recorded. When the driver gets a certain number of points, he will be forbidden to drive for a certain amount of time. What are the purposes of this system? This is a system designed to make road much safer. It can improve standards of driving and reduce the accident rates. Which traffic offences will result in Driving Offence Points? Of course, not all traffic offences are covered by this system. Only those that have direct effect on road safety are included. There are altogether fourteen items. Code Offence Points 1 Causing death by dangerous driving 10 2 Dangerous driving 10 3 Careless driving 5 4 Driving after drinking or taking drugs 10 5 Driving over speed limit by more than 15 km/hour 3 6 Driving in a motor race on the road 10 7 Failing to stop after an accident 3 8 Failing to give information after an accident 33 9 Failing to report an accident 3 10 Failing to obey directions of police officers 3 11 Crossing double white lines 3 12 Failing to obey traffic signals 3 13 Failing to give way to walkers at a crosswalk Failing to stop for people walking 3 14 Failing to stop at school crossing 3 What will happen if you have got up to 10 points? If you have got 10 points or about, but still less than 15 points, you will receive a warning letter from the Transport Department. This letter will tell your record of Driving Offence Points and remind you of the result of getting more points. It is hoped that this warning will change your driving behavior for the better. What will happen if you have got 15 points? If you have got 15 points or more within two years, a court will take away your driving license. The first time you are found guilty you will not be able to dr