Six months ago the region of Forestville increased the speed limit for vehicles trave

[Varun_J]

Six months ago the region of Forestville increased the speed limit for vehicles traveling on the region's highways by ten miles per hour. Since that change took effect, the number of automobile accidents in that region has increased by 15 percent. But the speed limit in Elmsford, a region neighboring Forestville, remained unchanged, and automobile accidents declined slightly during the same six-month period. Therefore, if the citizens of Forestville want to reduce the number of automobile accidents on the region's highways, they should campaign to reduce Forestville's speed limit to what it was before the increase.




Although reducing the speed limit seems to be a reasonable solution for reducing the number of automobile accidents anywhere, but it is definitely not the obvious or the only option for reducing accidents. The argument sounds convincing initially, however the issue needs to be further explored.

The author fails to recognize all the elements necessary to evaluate his situation. Data is lacking with reference to the speed limit that was earlier, and the new speed and the number of accidents earlier and the number of accidents now. The number of accidents does increase by 15% but it does not give you the actually account of the number of accidents that happened before and after the increase in the speed limit.

The argument is also weakened by the fact that it does not take into account
the cause of the accidents. There are a number of reasons why accidents can happen. It needs to evaluate whether speed was the only reason for these accidents. The statistics would be more interesting if it would include the type of accident (fatal or one that resulted in a mere scratch in the car), the cause of accident (excess speed or something else like a seat belt not fastened) or also the time when most of the accidents took place ( for e.g if most of the accidents have happened in the night, maybe proper lights should be put up)

Comparing the two neighboring regions also needs further evaluation. The author needs to take into account the difference in the two regions regarding the condition of the road, the number of cars at a time on the highway etc

The argument clearly sates that even though the speed limit in Elmsford remained unchanged, the accidents in that region declined slightly. This gives us an idea that speed is not the only reason why accidents happen. The conclusion that the citizens of Forestville should campaign to reduce speed limit to what it was before the increase, to reduse the number of automobile accidents sounds premature. The issue needs to be further explored.

[Varun_J]

how is it ??
Im not really satisfied with it..
please add on to it or write ure give ure own evaluation of the argument.
Thanks !!

[neeshu]

Your argument is impressive but you need to extend it further rather then writing the complete argument I came up with these few points which might increase the length of the argument

* Some of the causes of accidents can be the roads which might be slippery or not fit for high speed traffic.

* Improper lights and traffic signals can also be a reason for increase in the number of accidents.

* It can be possible that Elmsford has better roads.

* The author also fails to mention how much traffic the area of Forestville has during peak hours the width of the road and the amount of traffic can be a factor for the hike in the number.

* The author doesnot state whether they are car accidents or accidents of vehicles with human beings it can be possible that a highly populated area is near the highway.

i hope these are enough