roadway. If all drivers exercised good judgement at all times, there would be few accidents. But this is rather like saying that if all people were honest, there would be no crime. Improved design has helped to make highways much safer. But the title of accidents continues to rise because of human failure and an enormous increase in the number of automobiles on the road. Attention is now turning increasingly to the third factor of the accident are the car itself. Since people assume that the accidents are bound to occur, they want to know how cars can be built better to protect the drivers. Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.
17. What does the speaker think are the causes of automobile accidents? 18. What measure has been taken to reduce car accidents?
19. What remains an important factor for the rising number of road accidents? 20. What's the focus of people's attention today according to the passage?

