In the lecture, the speaker casts doubts on the advantages of HOV lanes, which was explained in the reading. The lecturer argues that HOV lanes have some problems.
First, the lecturer maintains that people worry about safeties in connects with HOV lanes. This is because carpoolers who use HOV cut in HOV lanes, and some cars’ drivers have to reduce their speed and feel comfortable. This contradicts reading passage’s argues that traffic flows are more smooth.
Second, the lecturer explains that people will use fuel more. This is because when over majority drivers use HOV they will stick on the road or move slow. Thus, they will waste fuel and gas. This contradicts the reading passage’s argues that HOV drivers can save money because they can reduce using fuel and gas.
Finally, the lecturer claims that HOV lanes have little effects. According to research, people who use HOV lanes do not increase more. Also, HOV lanes locate the middle of road, and HOV drivers feel uncomfortable and interrupted traffic flow. This contradicts the reading passage’s claim that using HOV will reduce stress about environments pollutions and cars.