Question

read this source of information.

(1) drivers must remain alert at all times, scanning the roadway for potential changes and dangers. (2) many activities distract drivers, such as eating, drinking, and changing the radio station. (3) conversations with other car occupants and text conversations are common distractions. (4) some studies suggest that texting doubles a drivers reaction time to roadway hazards.

which sentence from the source best supports the reason \texting should be banned because it impairs drivers\?

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Explanation:

Analyze the target claim

The target claim is: "texting should be banned because it impairs drivers." We need to find the sentence that provides direct evidence of impairment.

Evaluate the source sentences

• Sentence (1) discusses the general need for drivers to remain alert.
• Sentence (2) lists general distractions like eating, drinking, and changing the radio.
• Sentence (3) mentions that text conversations are common distractions but does not show impairment.
• Sentence (4) states that texting "doubles a driver's reaction time to roadway hazards," which is direct, measurable evidence of impairment.

Apply mastered concepts

Using Textual Evidence, we match the specific claim of "impairment" to the factual data in sentence (4) showing doubled reaction times.

Answer:

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