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1. The correct answer is (c) .In this modern age, life isn't worth living if one doesn't have wheels.

2. The correct ranking is a, b, c, d.

3. When is rush hour? Get serious when isn't it? The best answer is (c), though some would say this estimate errs on the side of conservatism.

4. The answer is (c).

5. The decibel level, especially at intersections and mostly because of massed unmuffled motorcycles, is such that hearing impairment is a big problem with both traffic policemen and street dogs. You should've selected (a).

6. The correct answer is c), incredible as that may seem. Not only was the holiday meant to keep commuters at home. the upcountry activities were intended to lure residents out of the city for the long weekend, clearing the streets still further for the VIP visitors. Schools and government offices are regularly closed when there's an important international meeting/conference going on - otherwise non of the delegates would arrive at their destination on time.

7. Although the best answer is (a), even that is only true when the traffic is actually moving. which is ever less frequently. So (c) could also be right.

8. The answer is (a). Of course if you walk at that pace for more than a kilometre you'll succumb to carbon monoxide poisoning.

9. The answer is (b), according to city officials. But that's only on an absolute time scale. subjectively speaking. the average driver spends several lifetimes stewing in traffic every year.

10. The answer is (a). The gubernatorial candidate had noticed that when The lights were green, vehicles kept moving. Sometimes the simplest solutions are overlooked. The second option (b) has no doubt been considered by the Tourism Authority, at least. Apparently the city of Jakarta has tried (c) with some success.

11. The answer is (c). There are about 400 private cars coming onto the road daily. but there are around 1100 new cars, trucks, and motorcycles appearing everyday.

12. The answer Is (c). I don't know why.

13. The answers are (a) and (c) If you answered (b). I assume you're only jesting. Or maybe you've never been to Bangkok.

14. (c) There are probably less painful ways to solve a city's traffic problems, but hey this one actually worked.

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