The surge was partially due to a new government policy. Last month the State Council announced that passenger cars with seven seats or fewer will get a free pass through toll roads, bridges and tunnels during Spring Festival, Qingming Festival, Labor Day and National Day. And it officially takes effect from the National Day this year.
The policy, which allows free passage of passenger cars with seven seats or fewer on toll roads, bridges and tunnels, is warmly welcomed by the majority of private car owners, but some people complain that toll gates cause traffic jams during national holidays.
Authorities predict that around 740 million trips will be made by Chinese people during the holiday, with about 660 million trips to be made on roads and waters. The ministry called in the statement for safe driving and urged drivers to stay away from hard shoulders(隔离墩)on expressways during congestions so emergency vehicles can pass. (283W)
1. On the first day of the National Day holiday, the traffic along main expressways increased by .
A. one fifth
B. two fifths
C. three fifths
D. four fifths
2. According to the new policy, what kind of cars can enjoy the free passage on expressways?
A. Cars with seven seats.
B. Cars with about seven seats.
C. Cars with no more than seven seats.
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