GAT Section A Writing Task Sample

Following the changes to the GAT in 2022, the Section A Writing Task can now be seen as a 'new' part of the overall assessment. Check out our sample response and ensure you ask any questions in the comments!

00:00 Intro to Section A
00:47 Part One Instructions
04:12 Part One Sample
11:30 Part Two Instructions
14:30 Part Two Sample
20:30 Criteria Explanation and Advice

Following the changes to the GAT in 2022, the Section A Writing Task can now be seen as a 'new' part of the overall assessment. Check out our sample response and ensure you ask any questions in the comments!

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Transcript of samples:
Part One
Riding around on an e-scooter is a fun and convenient way to transport yourself to everywhere you need to get to. However, in order to fully enjoy all the great things about riding, you need to first ensure that you’re keeping yourself and others safe.

Before you even step onto the scooter, you should ensure that you’re kitted out in the right protective gear. A helmet, elbow and knee pads are essential in order to protect yourself from injury - particularly while you’re building your confidence!

It’s also thoroughly important to understand how you can safely communicate with other motorists and pedestrians. Placing your left or right arm out straight indicates to others which way you intend to turn, meaning everyone around you is aware of where you’re headed. As most e-scooters don’t have brake lights, it’s also essential to indicate when you are coming to a complete stop. This can be achieved by making a clear gesture with your non dominant hand, bending your arm at a right angle and making a fist.

By following these guidelines, you’ll ensure that your time as an e-scooter driver will be safe for you and everyone else you zoom past as you enjoy this great mode of transport!

Part Two
Keeping You Safe
It has been fantastic to see so many locals enjoying the benefits of the electric scooters through the current trial period. However, it must be remembered that the driving of these vehicles comes with a responsibility to yourself and to those with whom we share the local area.

Experience is seemingly playing a role in whether or not people are likely to be injured whilst riding the scooters. Police are issuing a stern warning that all riders involved in the trial must be eighteen years of age or older. Just like driving a car, there is an age restriction for a very important reason. Troublingly, we have had a percentage of community members under the age of eighteen find themselves injured. This is something we must avoid as the trial continues.

The experience of first time riders is also significant, with nearly one in three first timers finding themselves in an accident leading to injury of some kind. We will all grow more confident and more accustomed to this new way to getting around our town, but we must be vigilant as we all begin to understand how we can safely integrate the scooters into our daily lives.

Always remember to consider others when riding. The council has outlined distinct areas for the trial and these distinctions must be adhered to. Accidents have been occuring when drivers fail to give way or zoom off from the designated bicycle lanes and shared paths to ride on footpaths designed solely for pedestrian use. If we are to have scooters and walkers coexisting, we need everyone to follow the very simple rules of where to ride!

Once we can be confident that users are looking out for others, we must ensure that all riders are looking out for themselves as well. A staggering 94% of riders no wearing a helmet are finding themselves injured - a statistic far too damning to ignore! It’s also worth noting that speed has played a significant role in things going awry during the trial. Always keep in mind that riders are not to go any faster than 20kms per hour.

It’s simple, really. This trial has shown just how much fun and how convenient e-scooters can be for members of our community. If we can remember to look after ourselves, and to keep an eye out for each other, then we can reduce the injuries and accidents and focus on safely enjoying our beautiful area.

FAQ
When is the 2023 GAT? June 15th
Who has to sit Section A of the GAT? All students enrolled in VCE VM and Unit 3/4 VCE Subjects.