Question

Which opening statement best reflects the information above?

(1 point)
Responses

Raising the driving age to 18 will prevent many car accidents, but it will delay the gaining of valuable driving experience.
Raising the driving age to 18 will prevent many car accidents, but it will delay the gaining of valuable driving experience.

Because 18-year-olds are more emotionally mature, they are more likely to make smart, informed decisions while driving.
Because 18-year-olds are more emotionally mature, they are more likely to make smart, informed decisions while driving.

Increasing the driving age will result in a more active society as teenagers explore other transportation options, such as walking or riding bikes.
Increasing the driving age will result in a more active society as teenagers explore other transportation options, such as walking or riding bikes.

Raising the driving age to 18 will prevent many teenagers from getting part-time jobs and participating in extracurricular activities at school because they will not be able to provide their own transportation.

Answer 1

The opening statement that best reflects the information above is:

"Raising the driving age to 18 will prevent many car accidents, but it will delay the gaining of valuable driving experience."

This statement provides a balanced view, highlighting both the potential benefits (preventing car accidents) and drawbacks (delaying the gaining of valuable driving experience) of raising the driving age.