According to the Textbook, the Main Contributor to the Increased

question 78

Multiple Choice

According to the textbook, the main contributor to the increased rate of automobile accidents among teenagers is

• A) driving under the influence.
• B) driving with other teenagers in the car.
• C) texting while driving.
• D) talking on the phone, especially having an emotional conversation.

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