As Sharmila Sahani, a conscientious resident of 25/22, Rajpur, Fahetabad, you have recently come across numerous newspaper articles featuring tragic incidents where lives have been lost due to reckless driving and not following the traffic rules. Write a letter to the editor of a national daily, shedding light on this issue and give suggestions on what can be done.
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Model Answer
25/22, Rajpur,
Fahetabad
15 May 20XX
The Editor
The Hindustan Times
New Delhi
Subject: Rising Road Accidents Due to Reckless Driving
Sir,
Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I wish to draw attention to the alarming rise in road accidents caused by reckless driving and disregard for traffic rules. Every day, newspapers carry tragic stories of precious lives lost — a problem we can no longer ignore.
The major causes include over-speeding, drunk driving, using mobile phones while driving, and jumping red lights. Pedestrians and cyclists are especially vulnerable.
I suggest the following measures:
- Stricter enforcement of traffic laws and heavy fines for violations
- Mandatory road safety education in schools
- Increased awareness campaigns through media
- Better road infrastructure and clear signboards
I urge the authorities to act before more lives are needlessly lost.
Yours sincerely,
Sharmila Sahani
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Explanation
- Format carries marks: sender's address, date, editor's address, subject line, salutation, body, closing, and name — all must be present.
- The body should have 2–3 short paragraphs: state the problem → explain causes → give suggestions.
- Suggestions can be in a brief list to save words and look organised — examiners reward clarity.
- Tone must be formal and concerned, not emotional or aggressive.
- Stay within ~100–120 words for the body; the format elements are not counted in the word limit.