Question

Before turning sixteen, most people think that driving is just fun and excitement. It certainly can be fun, but driving a car is also a serious responsibility.
Most cars weigh between 3,000 and 4,000 pounds and can go over 100 miles per hour. If someone loses control of something weighing that much and going that fast, it can cause a lot of damage and put people's lives in danger. Driving requires a great deal of training and knowledge.
At the age of sixteen, many young people enter driver’s education classes. Some of these young people already know much about driving. Some know almost nothing. All of them, however, will find these classes useful. The classes cover a great deal. They are more than just driving lessons. Students learn the rules and laws of driving on public roads. They learn how to operate different types of automobiles and how to properly maintain a vehicle.
Being able to drive is fun, but everyone must remember to receive the proper training before giving driving a try. Lots of practice and training make driving most cars, especially newer cars, safe and easy.
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The author included the detail that most cars "can go over 100 miles per hour" to show that
A.
driving is a fast way to go places.
B.
driving new cars is more fun.
C.
driving can be very dangerous.
D.
driving fast is fun and exciting.

Answer 1

C. driving can be very dangerous.

The sentence emphasizes speed combined with weight to support the point that loss of control can cause major damage and endanger lives.