One of the following statements can be deduced from the passage
A
people no longer used trains with the advent of cars and lorries
B
significant improvement occured in road transport since the advent of cars, lorries and motor cycles
C
human society was static without the express speed of cars and motorcycles
D
society would be better without the chaotic volumes and speed of motor cars, lorries and motor cycles
Verified Correct Answer: B.
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The passage describes how the rise of motor vehicles (cars, lorries, and motorcycles) led to changes in road transport, such as the adaptation of road surfaces through tar-spraying and efforts to widen and straighten roads. Although challenges remained, these adjustments indicate an overall improvement in road transport systems.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #15139)