Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-08-18

IELTS Writing Task 2 question

In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers.

Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Student answer (Band 6.0)

Driverless vehicles or transportation as a whole would revolutionise the transportation industry as a whole.

As we continue to make more technological advancements, the concept of driverless or self-driving cars seems to be well within our reach of transforming it into a reality, not some pipe dream. Yes, I firmly believe that the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages as a whole. Driverless vehicles would greatly benefit in reducing road accidents, which in turn reduce the loss of human lives. For some people it's extremely monotonous to learn driving; this solves the problem that they don't have to learn driving, saving a lot of time in return. Reduced traffic violations is also one of the advantages of these driverless vehicles, as oftentimes drivers tend to break traffic rules, which in return leads to road accidents putting people's lives in jeopardy. This will greatly reduce human error, which is an issue with human drivers providing a great sense of security while commuting.

On the contrary, it has disadvantages just like "two sides of the same coin"; while it may help avoid many accidents and other things, it will have a great impact on drivers who earn a living with it, as it will greatly affect their livelihood in the worst case, making them unemployed while forcing them to take up a new job just to earn a living out of it. These driverless vehicles need to be maintained and calibrated on a daily basis, which may take up more resources, and should be trained on new roads so there is less room for error.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response addresses the prompt by discussing both the advantages and disadvantages of driverless vehicles, maintaining a clear position that the benefits outweigh the drawbacks. However, the development of ideas is somewhat limited. While you mention road safety and convenience as advantages, and unemployment and maintenance as disadvantages, these points are not fully extended with specific examples or deeper analysis. The essay feels slightly rushed in its conclusion, which is missing entirely. To achieve a higher band, ensure each main point is supported by a concrete example or a more detailed explanation of the implications, and include a clear concluding summary to reinforce your position.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is coherent, with a logical progression from the introduction to the advantages and then the disadvantages. Paragraphing is present, though the transition between the advantages and the counter-argument could be smoother. You use some cohesive devices like 'in turn' and 'on the contrary', but the flow is occasionally interrupted by repetitive phrasing, such as 'as a whole' and 'in return', which are used multiple times in close proximity. To improve, vary your linking words and ensure that each paragraph has a clear topic sentence that guides the reader through your argument more effectively.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

Your vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, allowing you to express your ideas clearly. You use some relevant topic-specific terms like 'technological advancements', 'calibrated', and 'jeopardy'. However, there is a tendency to repeat certain phrases, such as 'as a whole' and 'earn a living', which limits the range of your expression. There are also some minor issues with collocation, such as 'learn driving' instead of 'learn to drive'. To reach a higher band, try to incorporate more precise academic vocabulary and avoid repeating the same phrases within short intervals.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The essay demonstrates a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is generally clear, there are several grammatical inaccuracies. For example, 'Driverless vehicles would greatly benefit in reducing road accidents' is slightly awkward; 'benefit by reducing' or 'help to reduce' would be more natural. Additionally, there are some punctuation and phrasing issues, such as the use of quotation marks around 'two sides of the same coin', which is unnecessary. To improve, focus on refining your complex sentence structures and ensuring subject-verb agreement and correct preposition usage throughout your writing.

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