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 Unit 4 Public transport  ProjectPreventing traffic Accidents;What do the two pictures tell us? ;Let’s discuss the following questions: ;Traffic Accidents and Road Safety; Read the article carefully and find  answers to first four questions in Part B.;Answers 1 Traffic accidents involving vehicles are mainly caused by drivers who make incorrect actions, such as not paying attention while driving, being impatient in a traffic jam, speaking in a mobile phone while driving, drinking alcohol, speeding and so on.;2 Accidents involving bicycles are usually caused because cyclists are not paying attention to the cars around them, or carrying a passenger. Sometimes accidents occur with bicycles when the brakes on their bicycles do not work properly or their bicycles do not use lights at night.;3 There should be a light on the bicycle.;4 Pedestrians should always cross roads on a crossing. While crossing, they should look both ways and listen for cars. ;Let’s check your understanding of the reading passage by more questions. ;2 What is the most common cause of accidents? Drivers’ not paying attention. 3 Why is it dangerous for drivers to speak on mobile phones? Because speaking on the phone requires concentration and takes a driver’s attention from the road.;● 4 Can cyclists ride on the pavement? Why (not)? No, they can’t. Because riding on the pavement can be dangerous to pedestrians. They should walk next to their bicycles. ;5 What can we do to prevent accidents? Pedestrians, cyclists and drivers should all obey traffic lights and make sure that we avoid accidents by paying attention to road safety. ;Read the article again and complete the following notes:;In order to prevent accidents, cyclists should _______________________________; (always obey traffic laws) _______________________________; (pay attention to the cars that surround them)_______________________________; (not carry a passenger) _______________________________; (have a light on