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Driver exhaustion is also highlighted as a cause of accidents. Long-distance travel
without rest or assistance from a co-driver often results in fatigue, impairing drivers’
ability to maintain control. Meanwhile, some people argue that accidents are the will
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of God, but this view is baseless and lacks scientific support.

The bottom line is that road accidents can be minimised if all stakeholders take
their responsibility. Adhering to traffic rules, ensuring vehicles are roadworthy, and

properly maintaining roads are some essential steps. Road safety can be significantly
improved by working together and exercising caution.

Questions

1. What is the author’s main claim?
2. What causes overspeeding?
3. Why do you think the arguments presented could help reduce accidents?

4. What should be done to stop road accidents in Tanzania?
5. Are there counterarguments presented in the text? Elaborate.

Did you
know

In communication, whether written or spoken, it is crucial to present facts
logically, clearly, accurately, and relevantly for easy understanding. A
counterargument is an argument presented to oppose another argument or

idea.

Task

1. Construct two sentences for each of the words in boldface from the
passage, Carnage on roads.

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