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IELTS Speaking Test Questions

5. Driving & Traffic

  SPEAKING  

IELTS Speaking Part 1

1. Do you have a driver’s licence?
2. Do you think it’s hard to learn to drive?
3. When was the last time you travelled in a car?
4. At what age are people allowed to drive in your country?
5. Do you think it’s important to be able to drive?
6. What kind of cars are most popular in your country?
7. Is there anything you don’t like about driving?
8. Do you think you will travel by car more in the future?

Listen carefully to the question

That way, you will definitely answer the question in the right way. If you’re unsure about the question, it’s ok to ask the examiner to repeat or clarify it.


IELTS Speaking Part 2

Describe a time you had a problem while driving.


You should say:

  • where you were going

  • what caused the problem

  • what you did to solve the problem

  • and explain how you felt about the situation

You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes. You have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.

Practice speaking for 2 minutes

Regularly time yourself speaking for 2 minutes. Understand what it feels like to speak for 2 minutes.

IELTS Speaking Part 3

1. Has transport changed in your country in the last 20 years?
2. What can we do to improve road safety?
3. How could the roads be improved in your country?
4. Why do some people prefer driving a car to taking a train or bus?
5. What measures can be taken to reduce traffic jams in cities?
6. How do you think cars will change in the future?

Use linking words

 Connect your ideas with words and phrases like "furthermore," "however," "for instance," and "on the other hand."


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