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E-scooters

90 ESL discussion questions about e-scooters for all levels, keeping the questions simple and direct, focusing on fast travel, city transport, safety, and rules.
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A1 Level – Elementary

1. Do you see e-scooters often?

2. What is a fast ride?

3. Do you like riding them?

4. What is a loud bell?

5. Do you think they are dangerous?

6. What is a short trip?

7. Do you worry about falling?

8. What is a traffic light?

9. Do you think e-scooters are good for cities?

10. What is a broken sidewalk?

11. Do you wear a helmet?

12. What is a parking zone?

13. Do you like new technology?

14. What are three rules for riding one?

15. Do you think they are fun?

A2 Level – Pre-Intermediate

1. What is the difference between an e-scooter and a bicycle?

2. Why did e-scooters become popular so quickly?

3. What are the good things and bad things about shared e-scooters?

4. How can a person ride an e-scooter safely in heavy traffic?

5. Should all e-scooter riders wear a helmet?

6. Why is it important to park e-scooters correctly?

7. Do you think e-scooters cause too many accidents?

8. What is the purpose of limiting their speed in certain areas?

9. How does the ease of riding affect driver training?

10. What is the difference between using one for fun and for work?

11. Do you think e-scooters help reduce car use?

12. What are the problems when riders leave e-scooters everywhere?

13. When is the best time to ride an e-scooter?

14. What are two things that make them good city transport?

15. How does a lack of rules affect public safety?

B1 Level – Intermediate

1. What are the simple ways to politely ask a rider to slow down?

2. How does the availability of e-scooters affect local business parking?

3. Should the government ban riding e-scooters on sidewalks?

4. What is the difference between personal ownership and shared use?

5. Do you believe that e-scooters are a sustainable mode of transport?

6. What are the challenges of making clear traffic laws for e-scooters?

7. How does focusing on speed affect the rider’s attention to pedestrians?

8. What is the idea of “micro-mobility”?

9. Is it fair when pedestrians feel unsafe due to fast e-scooters?

10. How does a lack of insurance affect accident liability?

11. What are the basic steps for starting a shared e-scooter program?

12. What is the value of quick, inexpensive transport for short trips?

13. Should the news talk more about the environmental cost of battery production?

14. What are the simple reasons why some people never try e-scooters?

15. How does the history of city transport affect the acceptance of e-scooters?

B2 Level – Upper-Intermediate

1. What are the simple social problems caused by riders ignoring traffic laws?

2. What are the ethical issues when companies use dynamic pricing for shared rides?

3. How does constant social media showing of tricks affect safe riding practices?

4. Should e-scooter companies be legally required to provide insurance for every ride?

5. How does the feeling of freedom affect a person’s compliance with rules?

6. Who is responsible for maintaining the safety and repair of shared e-scooters?

7. What is your simple view on the practice of riding with two people?

8. What is the role of technology (GPS) in controlling where e-scooters are parked?

9. How does the problem of visual clutter affect city aesthetics?

10. What are the clear problems with battery disposal and recycling?

11. What are the legal differences between riding drunk and driving a car drunk?

12. Do you think the main purpose of e-scooters is to fill the gap in public transport?

13. What steps can community groups take to promote safe riding in parks?

14. How does the lack of dedicated lanes affect rider safety?

15. What are the simple psychological effects of near-silent transport?

C1 Level – Advanced

1. Is it fair that pedestrians must constantly watch out for fast e-scooters?

2. What is the moral duty of a company to prioritize safety over profit margins?

3. How do global supply chain issues affect the quality and safety of e-scooters?

4. When should the government consider mandatory licensing for all riders?

5. What are the simple ethical problems of companies knowing where everyone rides?

6. How does focusing on quick deployment affect the need for long-term urban planning?

7. Discuss the effects of a lack of clear rules on public respect for the law.

8. How should city leaders use taxes from e-scooters to fund safety projects?

9. What is the idea of “first mile, last mile” transport?

10. What are the long-term social effects when a city becomes cluttered with transport options?

11. What are the clear difficulties when courts try to decide who is at fault in an accident?

12. How does the desire for personal convenience affect the need for public order?

13. Do you think the most important thing is the preservation of pedestrian safety?

14. What are the simple moral rules a person should follow when riding near children?

15. Should the government set a clear standard for battery lifespan and recycling?

C2 Level – Proficiency

1. What is the true difference between personal freedom of movement and public safety?

2. Should we eliminate all forms of shared e-scooters due to public disruption?

3. How does the idea of private transport change when it is shared and tracked?

4. What laws are needed to prevent major corporate use of rider data for unfair pricing?

5. How do historical views of urban mobility affect the rapid acceptance of e-scooters?

6. How can a society ensure that empathy is shown to people who use them for essential travel?

7. Do you think the market can fix the problem of bad parking and clutter?

8. What simple rules should guide city planners when designing roads for e-scooters?

9. How can we stop people from using the speed as an excuse for ignoring rules?

10. What did old thinkers say about public space, movement, and common courtesy?

11. What will happen to the need for human safety patrols if AI monitors all rides?

12. How do people use the idea of “going green” to avoid discussing personal safety?

13. How does the experience of a major accident change a person’s view of city transport?

14. What is the power of a group to demand safe, clear infrastructure for all transport?

15. If scientists could create a perfect, self-parking e-scooter, what would happen?

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