Metric measurements to be used on road signs for first time

KEY

Question1

a. False. “In a move which will anger traditionalists” But motoring organisations have warned they could lead to confusion.”

b.    True. “Critics have also expressed concern it could lead to kilometres per hour being introduced on speed signs.”

c.     False. “"Imperial only signs can remain in place only until such time that they become life-expired, or replaced during routine maintenance, at which time the dual-unit equivalent must be used."

d.    True. "Displaying dual measures of height and width restrictions make it easier for drivers and are designed to help improve safety on our roads.”

Question 2

a.     They are going to change the signs that show height and width limitations and not all of them but only the ones that have turned old-fashioned.

b.    People who like traditions will not like them at all. Some drivers’ organizations say the new signs will make people confused. Some critics are worried that the new measurements will also appear in speed limit signs.

 Question 3

a.     Anger

b.    Concern

c.     Out-of-date

d.    To prescribe / prescribe

e.     To display /showing

  Question 4

a.     If some of the road signs were not out-of-date, the Department of Transport would not replace them.

b.    Luke Bodset said that motorists and hauliers had got used to seeing signs in feet and inches. In fast moving traffic if they glanced up and read the metric metres first, there would be a problem.

c. Imperial only signs will  be kept until they become life-expired.