10th September Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - First Drunk Driver

Today's episode is about the first man who was arrested for drunk driving. Listen here to find out more about him.  If you want to read along with the audio find the article at ⁠ESL Reading Practice (onepawinthesand.com)⁠ Please help support the production of this podcast and the written articles by joining me on Patreon. This can be done for as little as £1 per month. Without your support, we won't be able to continue. Click ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ for more details. If you want more information about private lessons at whatever level you need email me at [email protected] Check your understanding Who was George Smith, and why is he significant in the history of road safety? In what context did George Smith find himself at the centre of a groundbreaking legal case in 1897? What led to George Smith's arrest for drunk driving, and who made the decision to apprehend him? Where did George Smith's trial for drunk driving take place, and why was it considered a momentous occasion? What was the outcome of George Smith's trial, and how did it influence future legislation and attitudes toward drunk driving?