Car permit · Distraction and fatigue
In which situation is a teen driver more likely to crash?
Correct answer: When other teens are riding along.
Answer options
- AWhen nobody else is in the car
- BWhen adults are riding along
- CWhen other teens are riding along Correct
Why
Teen passengers tend to distract a young driver and can encourage risky behavior, so the chance of a crash goes up when teens ride together. That is why many states limit how many passengers newly licensed teens may carry.
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Topic: Distraction and fatigue License: Car permit
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