According to the reading, high occupancy vehicle lanes have become more popular and brought various advantages to people. However, the lecturer pointed out that they are not always as beneficial as stated in the reading passage.
First of all, the lecturer argues that HOV lanes are more dangerous than people expected. The reading passage explains that the travel time would be more stable and efficient since fewer people ride on the cars. In opposition to this hypothesis, the lecturer indicates that the carpooling triggers accident. Fast driving cars should slow down for the carpoolers, increasing the rate of accident up to 180 percent.
Next, the speaker claims that reduction of fuel consumption has been less important. The article explains that people can expect less damage and oil consumption by utilizing the HOV lanes. On the contrary, the lecturer states that the road congested either heavily or lightly produces more fuel than the one with moderately congested. Also, making the entire traffic move slower will encourage the cars to use more fuel.
Finally, the professor does not agree with the reading that employing a HOV will alleviate the traffic jam, making the environment clean for drivers. However, one report points out that the number of carpoolers has been constant over several years. Furthermore, moving across the short distance will prevent the road system from working, ultimately causing traffic jam.