Which Statement Best Explains Why the United States Has a Higher

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which statement best explains why the United States has a higher rate of death for emerging adults from motor vehicle accidents than other Western countries?

• A)Other countries have a higher minimum driving age and emerging adults have less access to automobiles.
• B)Other countries have stronger drivers' education programs and emerging adults have fewer automobiles.
• C)Other countries promote automobile responsibility at a very young age and have a higher minimum driving age.
• D)Other countries have comprehensive mandatory drivers' education programs and require all drivers to prove that they are extremely skilled at handling an automobile.

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