SACSS Sec 3 Chapter 1 SRQ 6

St Anthony’s Canossian Secondary School Social Studies 2026 Issue 1: Exploring Citizenship and Governance Structured Response Question (SRQ) 6 Extract 1a The use of personal mobility devices (PMDs) such as e-scooters has been gaining popularity in Singapore due to their convenience. However, concerns have been raised regarding PMDs, such as the lack of space for safe use in public, and the increased frequency of accidents caused by the careless use of PMDs. Extract 1a highlights how personal mobility devices (PMDs) can be a cause for concern in Singapore. In your opinion, what can the government do to prevent the careless use of PMDs? Explain your answer, using one way. Extract 1b Singapore declared a war on diabetes in 2016. Almost half a million Singaporeans live with diabetes, higher than the global prevalence. Health Minister Gan Kim Yong also acknowledged that the war on diabetes will be a long one, as opposed to a “quick battle”, but added that “what is important is that there is hope that we can go forward". Extract 1b states that there is a problem of diabetes in Singapore. In your opinion, what can the government do to help Singaporeans fight diabetes? Explain your answer using one idea.