Question 13 of 20:
Select the best answer for the question
13. Charles is concerned about the amount of traffic in his neighborhood. Officials changed a local street to a one-way traffic pattern, and now more cars than ever drive quickly past
his house. He wants to suggest lowering the speed limit on his street to protect the children who play in their front yards. What would be the best first step for Charles to take?
O A. Charles should write his own petition to change the speed limit.
OB. Charles should write an angry letter to a national news organization.
OC. Charles should make a sign and protest the traffic during rush hour.
OD. Charles should attend a city council meeting and bring up the topic.
OD. Charles should attend a city council meeting and bring up the topic.
The best first step for Charles to take would be to attend a city council meeting and bring up the topic. Therefore, the correct answer is OD.
To determine the best first step for Charles to take in suggesting lowering the speed limit on his street, we need to consider the options presented.
A. Charles should write his own petition to change the speed limit: Writing a petition is a proactive step, but it may be more effective if it is supported by a larger group of concerned individuals.
B. Charles should write an angry letter to a national news organization: While raising awareness through a national news organization might bring attention to the issue, it may not directly address the local concern or lead to a solution.
C. Charles should make a sign and protest the traffic during rush hour: Protesting can raise awareness, but it may not directly engage the relevant authorities to address the issue.
D. Charles should attend a city council meeting and bring up the topic: Attending a city council meeting and speaking about the issue would allow Charles to directly engage with the local officials responsible for traffic regulations.
Given the options, attending a city council meeting and bringing up the topic (option D) would be the best first step for Charles to take. This would provide him with an opportunity to express his concerns to the appropriate decision-making body and initiate a discussion on lowering the speed limit to protect the children playing in the front yards.