IELTS Reading detail Practice

In Paragraph D, what potential negative outcome of AVs is mentioned?

Question type: multiple choice · Difficulty: advanced

1. A. A reduction in public transport usage
2. B. The expansion of cities into suburban and rural areas
3. C. An increase in the cost of commuting
4. D. The replacement of green spaces with new roads

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Paragraph D states that the ease of autonomous travel 'could inadvertently encourage urban sprawl, as longer commutes become less arduous'. Urban sprawl is the expansion of low-density development outwards from cities into suburban and rural areas.

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