Question

read the claim and the supporting evidence. claim: it is crucial that teenagers not be allowed to drive at night. evidence: car accidents involving teen drivers are far more likely to occur between the hours of 9 p.m. and midnight. why does the evidence support the claim? choose the analysis that better explains the connection. banning such driving would dramatically reduce harm to teenagers. laws should protect people from engaging in activities that are likely to result in injury.

Explanation:

The claim is about not allowing teens to drive at night. The evidence shows more teen accidents happen at night (9 PM - midnight). The first analysis connects banning night driving (from the claim) to reducing harm (since accidents are more likely at night, banning would cut those accidents/harm). The second is a general statement about laws, not directly linking the evidence (night accidents) to the claim (banning teen night driving). So the first analysis explains how the evidence (more night accidents) supports the claim (ban night driving) by showing it reduces harm.

Answer:

Banning such driving would dramatically reduce harm to teenagers.