We learn from the text that traffic planners are more concerned about
A. the attitude of drivers in London.
B. taking a political standpoint.
C. sophisticated tolling systems.
D. imposing congestion charging.
The implementation of road pricing in London is primarily intended to
A. restrain the capital's traffic growth.
B. produce net annual municipal revenues.
C. remove on-street parking lots.
D. meet ambitious political aims.
By "But to a great extent it is not so" (Lines 6—7) the author implies that
A. most people are just followers of new ideas.
B. even sound minds may commit silly errors.
C. the popularly supported may be erroneous.
D. nobody is immune to the influence of errors.
The statement "draws the line at operating on people" (Para. 2) is closest in meaning to
A. removing wrinkles from the face.
B. helping people make up.
C. enjoying operating.
D. refusing to operate.