READ THE TEXT AND QUESTIONS BELOW. FOR EACH QUESTION, CIRCLE...

Section 3 Read the text and questions below. For each question, circle the letter next to the

correct answer (A, B, C or D)

Winter is dangerous because it's so difficult to know what is going to happen and accidents take place

so easily. Fog can be waiting to meet you over the top of a hill. Ice might be hiding beneath the

melting snow, waiting to send you off the road. The car coming towards you may suddenly slide

across the road.

Rule Number One for driving on icy roads is to drive smoothly. Uneven movements can make a car

suddenly very difficult to control. So every time you either turn the wheel, touch the brakes or

increase your speed, you must be as gentle and slow as possible. Imagine you are driving with a full

cup of hot coffee on the seat next to you. Drive so that you wouldn't spill it.

Rule Number Two is to pay attention to what might happen. The more ice there is, the further down

the road you have to look. Test how long it takes to stop by gently braking. Remember that you may

be driving more quickly than you think. In general, allow double your normal stopping distance when

the road is wet, three times this distance on snow, and even more on ice. Try to stay in control of your

car at all times and you will avoid trouble.

16. What is the writer trying to do in the text?

A. complain about bad winter driving

B. give information about winter weather

C. warn people against driving in winter

D. advise people about safe driving in winter

17. Why would somebody read this text?

A. to find out about the weather

B. for information on driving lessons

C. to learn about better driving

D. to decide when to travel

18. What does the writer think?

A People should avoid driving in the snow.

B. Drivers should expect problems in winter.

C. People drive too fast in winter.

D. Winter drivers should use their brakes less.

19. Why does the writer talk about a cup of coffee?

A to explain the importance of smooth movements

B. because he thinks refreshments are important for drivers

C. because he wants drivers to be more relaxed

D. to show how it can be spilled

20. Which traffic sign shows the main idea of the text?

A. B.

C. D.