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What is the main idea of the passage?

• People only change their habits if they are forced to.

• Adding fun to activities can encourage positive changes.

• Road safety depends on strict enforcement of the law.

• New technology is the key to improving daily life.

Why do people often ignore the "red man" light signal?

• They don't notice it.

• They think it's unnecessary.

• They want to save time.

• They find it boring to wait.

What did the dancing "red man" experiment achieve?

• It reduced accidents by 81%.

• It encouraged more people to cross during the green light.

• It made waiting at the red light more fun.

• It created new traffic laws in Portugal.

Who controlled the dance moves of the "red man"?

• A car company employee.

• A person in a nearby booth.

• A professional dancer hired for the experiment.

• A pedestrian waiting to cross the street.

What did the person in the booth do during the experiment?

• Followed the instructions of the car company.

• Chose music and danced to it.

• Programmed the red man's movements.

• Directed traffic near the intersection.

What was the main goal of the experiment with the stairs in Stockholm?

• To make escalators safer.

• To increase stair usage.

• To entertain subway passengers.

• To study musical preferences.

What did the stairs in the Stockholm experiment resemble?

• A red traffic signal.

• A dance floor.

• Giant piano keys.

• An escalator.

How did the piano stairs motivate people to use them?

• They produced sound when stepped on.

• They were faster than the escalator.

• They were easier to climb than regular stairs.

• They offered rewards for frequent users.

What percentage increase in stair usage was observed in the Stockholm experiment?

• 66%

• 81%

• 50%

• 33%

What similarities do the two experiments share?

• Both used technology to promote safety.

• Both encouraged behavior change by adding fun.

• Both took place in Lisbon, Portugal.

• Both reduced accidents in public spaces.