Transport GQ5 (AI Generated, checked)

How do transport systems positively impact people in cities?

• By increasing the availability of public transportation

• By improving mobility for the elderly and persons with disabilities

• By decreasing the number of road accidents

• By increasing the number of vehicles on the road

How do transport systems negatively impact people in cities?

• By increasing the availability of public transportation

• By improving mobility for the elderly and persons with disabilities

• By increasing the number of road accidents and other health and safety risks

• By increasing the number of vehicles on the road and causing traffic congestion

Why is it important to improve mobility?

• It enables people and freight to move from place to place more quickly and easily

• It allows us to access goods and services.

• It facilitates social interactions that are necessary for emotional well-being.

• Every human being deserves to drive a car sometime in the lifetime.

What is one way in which transport systems can improve mobility for the elderly and persons with disabilities?

• Installing tactile indicators and lifts in train stations

• Increasing the speed limit in residential areas

• Removing all public transportation options

• Creating more traffic congestion

What is a common indicator of traffic congestion?

• Long queues of slow-moving vehicles

• Smooth traffic without any delays

• Empty roads with no vehicles

• High-speed traffic flow

How does traffic congestion affect the physical and emotional well-being of individuals?

• It reduces the number of vehicles on the road

• It decreases the risk of traffic accidents

• It may tire out both drivers and passengers

• It leads to faster travel times

What happens when vehicles remain stationary or constantly start and stop due to traffic congestion?

• Fuel consumption decreases

• Carbon dioxide emissions decrease

• More fuel is burnt and wasted

• Air quality improves

What health risks are associated with transport-related pollution?

• Enhanced mental well-being

• Respiratory problems and lung cancer

• Improved overall health

• Reduced risk of heart-related illness

What is the recommended noise level produced by road traffic according to the World Health Organization?

• Around 60 decibels (dB)

• Above 70 decibels (dB)

• Exactly 50 decibels (dB)

• Below 53 decibels (dB)

What percentage of all transport accidents do road accidents account for on average?

• 30%

• 50%

• 70%

• 90%

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