Question

recognizing consequences of drinking and driving
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the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) reported that in 2012, drivers ages 15 to 20 accounted for 9 percent of all drivers involved in fatal vehicle accidents. alcohol is a factor in about one - third of all teen auto fatalities. about half of all teens say they have seen other teens drink and drive. a 2013 national survey revealed that about 22 percent of teens had admitted to riding with a driver who had been drinking, and 10 percent had admitted to drinking and driving.
which facts support the conclusion that teen drinking and driving is a serious issue? check all that apply.
□ rates of drinking and driving are increasing
□ many teens are still driving after drinking despite laws against it.
□ drunk driving was a factor in about 33 percent of all teen auto fatalities.
□ in 2013, one in ten teens admitted to drinking and driving
□ more teens than ever before are riding with drivers who have been drinking

Explanation:

• For "Many teens are still driving after drinking despite laws against it": Shows non - compliance with laws, indicating a serious issue as laws aren't deterring them.
• For "Drunk driving was a factor in about 33 percent of all teen auto fatalities": A significant percentage of fatalities due to drunk driving shows seriousness.
• For "In 2013, one in ten teens admitted to drinking and driving": A notable proportion of teens engaging in this behavior supports the seriousness.

The first option "Rates of drinking and driving are increasing" has no data from the given text to support it. The last option "More teens than ever before are riding with drivers who have been drinking" also has no data to support the "more than ever" claim.

Answer:

B. Many teens are still driving after drinking despite laws against it,
C. Drunk driving was a factor in about 33 percent of all teen auto fatalities,
D. In 2013, one in ten teens admitted to drinking and driving