Question

read the paragraph. to conserve fuel and save lives, the national speed limit of 55 miles per hour should be restored. gas prices are very high right now, so going slower would help to save money for many drivers. also, there are too many deaths on the freeways. if drivers slowed down, fewer deaths would occur. what is the writer trying to accomplish in this paragraph? persuade drivers to drive less persuade drivers to slow down inform drivers of high gas prices inform drivers of death rates on the freeways

Explanation:

The paragraph starts by stating that the 55 - mph national speed limit should be restored for fuel - conservation and saving lives. It then gives reasons like high gas prices and high freeway death rates, suggesting slower driving would address these issues. The overall tone and content aim to convince drivers to slow down.

Answer:

persuade drivers to slow down