It is quite reasonable to blame traffic jams,the cost of gas and the great speed of modern life,but manners on the road are becoming horrible.Everybody knows that the nicest men would become fierce tigers behind the wheel.It is all right to have a tiger in a cage,but to have one in the driver’s seat is another matter.
Road politeness is not only good manners,but good sense.It takes the most coolheaded drivers great patience to give up the desire to beat back when forced to face rude driving.On the other hand,a little politeness goes a long way towards reducing the possibility of quarrelling and fighting.A friendly nod or a wave of thanks in answer to an act of politeness helps to create an atmosphere of good will and calm so necessary in modern traffic conditions.But such behavior of politeness is by no means enough.Many drivers nowadays don’t even seem able to recognize politeness when they see it.
However,misplaced politeness can also be dangerous.Typical examples are the driver who waves at a child crossing the street at a wrong place into the path of oncoming cars that may not be able to stop in time.The same goes for encouraging old ladies to cross the road wherever and whenever they want to.
An experienced driver,whose manners are faultless,told me it would help if drivers learnt to correctly join in traffic stream without causing the blockage that gave rise to unpleasant feelings.Unfortunately,some modern drivers can’t even learn to drive,let alone master the roadmanship.Years ago,experts warned us that the fast increase of the car ownership would demand more giveandtake from all road users.It is high time for all of us to take action.
59．The passage mainly talks about________.
A．road politeness B．traffic jams C．good manners D．modern drivers
60．Troubles on the road are often caused by________.
A．traffic jams B．the behavior of the drivers
C．great speed D．terrible road conditions
61．According to the writer,a good driver should________.
A．beat back when forced to face rude driving
B．be able to recognize politeness when he sees it
C．encourage old ladies to cross the road whenever they want to
D．join in traffic stream quickly however other people feel
62．The following statements are right EXCEPT that________.
A．some modern drivers are not good at driving
B．road politeness is good sense as well as good manners
C．it is also right to have a tiger in the driver’s seat
D．a friendly driver should nod or wave thanks in answer to an act of politeness
63．It is not right for drivers to________.
A．master roadmanship
B．recognize politeness when they see it
C．encourage old ladies to cross the road whenever and wherever they want to
D．give a friendly nod in answer to an act of politeness