CLEAN : Emergency workers, cab drivers affected by UK petrol shortage

CLEAN : Emergency workers, cab drivers affected by UK petrol shortage

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Business, Social Studies, Other

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses the challenges faced by a cab driver due to fuel shortages and the limitations of electric cabs. The driver explains the need for strategic planning to manage daily travel, given the electric cab's limited battery life and the difficulty in finding fuel. The impact of Brexit and the pandemic on fuel availability and workforce movement is also highlighted, affecting both electric and diesel cab drivers.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main challenge the speaker faces with their electric cab?

High maintenance costs

Limited battery life

Traffic congestion

Finding parking spaces

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker need to do if they can't find fuel?

Cancel their shift

Switch to a different vehicle

Charge the battery for an hour

Work extra hours

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the speaker's experience on Monday regarding fuel?

They couldn't find fuel

They found fuel easily

They didn't need fuel

They switched to a diesel cab

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What impact has Brexit had on cab drivers according to the speaker?

Increased fuel prices

Reduced availability of workers

Improved road conditions

More electric charging stations

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What additional factor, besides Brexit, does the speaker mention as affecting fuel availability?

Climate change

The pandemic

New government regulations

Technological advancements