Clocks going back may come to an End

The video discusses the implications of not turning clocks back for daylight saving, highlighting potential benefits such as reduced energy use, improved road safety, and increased tourism. It also addresses challenges faced by farmers and postal workers, particularly in Scotland. Public opinion is shifting towards favoring lighter evenings for safety and well-being.

What is one of the main benefits of sticking with British summertime according to road safety organizations?

• It reduces the number of road accidents.

• It helps farmers with their morning routines.

• It decreases the need for artificial lighting in the morning.

• It increases the number of daylight hours in the morning.

How do environmentalists believe British summertime affects energy consumption?

• It increases energy use due to longer evenings.

• It has no impact on energy consumption.

• It increases energy use in the mornings.

• It reduces energy use and CO2 emissions.

What is a key argument made by Doctor Mayer Hillman regarding the impact of not turning the clocks back?

• It would disrupt the natural sleep cycle.

• It would increase energy consumption.

• It would provide hundreds of extra hours of daylight annually.

• It would lead to more road accidents.

What was a major reason for abandoning the 1968 trial of not turning the clocks back?

• Increased road accidents.

• Complaints from postal workers and farmers.

• Public preference for darker evenings.

• Higher energy consumption.

What is the general public's current attitude towards turning back the clocks?

• They prefer darker evenings.

• They are indifferent to the change.

• They favor lighter evenings for safety.

• They want more daylight in the mornings.