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Good day, people of Hive! Welcome to my blog. Today's topic is "One Car per Family", so let's dive in. The idea of allowing each family to only have one can sounds good and could help in many ways, but such a rule would also create challenges for many people.
The Benefits of One Car per Family
Firstly, this rule could reduce air pollution because cars release harmful gases that make air dirty and can cause problems for people, especially people that have breathing problems. With fewer cars on the road, the road will be clearer, the air will be cleaner, and people might have fewer health problems. It also means less traffic jam on the road, so the road wouldn't be as crowded, and travelling would be faster, quicker, and less stressful. Also, fewer cars on the road means fewer accidents, as too many cars can lead to collisions.
Secondly, from a financial perspective, owning fewer cars could save families a lot, as cars are expensive to maintain due to fuel, repairs, and other costs. If a family has only one car, they won't have to spend much, which allows them to save the money for other important needs or things.
For example, one of my lecturers always uses the shuttle or school bus (coaster) to commute to school, so when we asked him why, after all, he had a car, he explained that fuel prices are expensive, and he spends nearly $15,000 daily on fuel. He also said if the car breaks down and he wants to repair it, repairing it costs even more, so he prefers how he's using public transportation. Imagine that my lecturer, who only has one car, complains about fuel costs, let alone those who own multiple cars.
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The Challenges of Limiting Families to One Car
While this idea has its advantages, it also has disadvantages. For instance, imagine a pregnant woman whose husband has taken their only car to his workplace. If she suddenly goes into labour and in that moment there's no reliable public transportation in their area, do you think such a rule wouldn't affect the woman? Because if they happen to have two cars in such a situation; it could be a lifesaver.
Similarly, families with parents working in different workplaces may find it difficult to manage with just one car because one parent might be forced to rely on public transportation, which isn't always available or reliable in certain areas. Won't this be a big problem?
Families with children would also face such challenges. For example, parents with four to five kids attending different schools might find it difficult to get them all to school on time with a single car, especially if the children must be in school by 7:00 AM.
Additionally, a large family trying to fit into one car for a trip could find it uncomfortable or even impossible, which results in multiple trips and wasting of time and fuel. A single car can also cause problems within families. Imagine a family who needed the car at the same time; it could lead to argument and stress.
In conclusion, while having just one car per family could benefit the environment, reduce traffic, and save money, it's clear that the idea is not practical for everyone. For instance, if the government happens to put down such a rule, they need to improve public transportation, making sure it is reliable, accessible, and affordable, but if not, a one-car-per-family policy might cause more problems than it solves.
This is my entry for the Hive Learners Featured Content Week 148 Edition 01
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