Question

question 10 of 10

claim: the legal driving age should be raised to 18 because teenage drivers are involved in too many accidents.

which statement is an example of a counterclaim to this claim?

a. many teenagers under 18 need to drive to get to school or work.

b. teens pay higher insurance premiums because they are bad drivers.

c. teens are involved in automobile accidents more often than adults.

d. schools should provide drivers training courses for teenaged drivers.

Explanation:

A counterclaim opposes the original claim. The original claim argues for raising the driving age to 18 due to teen accident rates. Option A presents a conflicting perspective by highlighting a critical need for under-18s to drive, directly pushing back against the proposal to raise the age. Options B and C support the original claim, while D is a separate, unrelated suggestion.

Answer:

A. Many teenagers under 18 need to drive to get to school or work.