Question

rising and falling gas prices
in the 1970s, the united states faced high gasoline prices because of periods without
enough gas. this led to the \drive 55\ movement, which lowered speed limits around the
country.
today, gas prices are affordable and cars have become more fuel efficient. the changes
encourage some to zoom.
\i go 5 miles per hour over the limit,\ said bartender tony bonny of st. george, utah. \but
as soon as i see that 80 sign, my foot gets just a little bit heavier.\
speed limits are rising all over the country, especially in wide - open western states. the
changes reflect the fast - paced lifestyle of americans today.
higher speed - limit dangers
question
1 of 4
read the section
ising and falling gas prices.\ which
paragraph contains the main idea of that section?
read question 1
today, gas prices are affordable and cars have
become more fuel efficient. the changes
encourage some to zoom.
read answer a
\i go 5 miles per hour over the limit,\ said
bartender tony bonny of st. george, utah. \but
as soon as i see that 80 sign, my foot gets just a

Explanation:

The paragraph discusses gas prices being affordable and cars becoming more fuel - efficient, which are changes. The other options (A. encourage some to zoom, B. related to a bartender's statement) are details rather than the main idea.

Answer:

A. Today, gas prices are affordable and cars have become more fuel efficient. The changes