New Technology to Stop Drunk Driving in Canada

May 5, 2026, 10:02
CanadaPolitics

Introduction

A group called MADD Canada wants the government to put new technology in all new cars. This technology finds alcohol in the driver.

Main Body

The new system uses sensors. These sensors check the driver's breath or skin. If the driver has too much alcohol, the car will not start. The driver does not need to do anything. Many people die in car accidents. In 2022, 521 people died because of drunk driving. MADD Canada says this technology will save lives and make roads safe. Some people disagree. They worry about private data. They also worry that the car might stop for the wrong reason. Some car companies want to wait and see what the USA does first.

Conclusion

The government is studying the technology. MADD Canada wants the government to promise to use it in the future.

Learning

💡 The Power of 'Will'

In this text, we see how to talk about the future. When we are sure something happens or we make a promise, we use will.

Examples from the text:

  • "The car will not start" →\rightarrow (A certain result)
  • "This technology will save lives" →\rightarrow (A prediction)

🛠 Simple Word Swaps

To move from A1 to A2, stop using 'bad' and start using specific words. Look at these changes from the story:

  • Instead of bad things →\rightarrow accidents
  • Instead of scary →\rightarrow worry
  • Instead of good →\rightarrow safe

🧱 Sentence Building

Notice how the text connects two ideas using because:

[Fact] + because of + [Reason]

  • 521 people died →\rightarrow because of →\rightarrow drunk driving.

Vocabulary Learning

technology (n.)
a tool or method made by people to help do something
Example:New technology can help keep people safe.
sensors (n.)
devices that detect changes in the environment
Example:The car has sensors that check the driver.
breath (n.)
the air that comes out of the mouth when you exhale
Example:The device reads the driver’s breath.
skin (n.)
the outer covering of the body
Example:The sensor can also read the driver’s skin.
alcohol (n.)
a drink that makes people feel relaxed or drunk
Example:Too much alcohol can make driving dangerous.
accidents (n.)
incidents where people or things are injured
Example:Many accidents happen every year.
drunk (adj.)
having too much alcohol in the body
Example:Drunk drivers can cause serious accidents.
save (v.)
to keep something from being harmed or lost
Example:This system can save lives.
roads (n.)
paths for vehicles to travel
Example:Roads should be safe for everyone.
worry (v.)
to feel concerned or anxious
Example:People worry about data privacy.
private (adj.)
belonging to one person or group only
Example:Private data should be protected.
promise (v.)
to say you will do something
Example:The government promises to use the system.