Who Wants to Drive?

What is a cause and effect relationship that takes place in the Article?

Because states have used graduated licensing programs, there has been a significant drop in the rate of fatal crashes involving teens.

Which of these is most important to include in a summary of this Article?

In the past, most teens got their driver's license as soon as they were legally able to do so, but today, many teens aren't so concerned about getting their license, with many young adults opting instead to rely on public transportation or other ways of getting around.

Which passage from the Article best supports the ideas that teens in years past were anxious to get their driver's license at as early an age as possible?

It wasn't always this way. A couple of decades ago, high schools were filled with students who wanted to hit the road.

Which of these is a statement of opinion?

It's wise to restrict the issuance of driver's licenses to people over the age of 20 because many teens aren't mature enough to handle the responsibility that comes with driving.

Restrict

To limit the amount of something

Why did the article include the passage: A couple decades ago, high schools were filled with students who wanted to hit the road (drive).

To provide evidence showing that the vast majority of teens in 1996 had already obtained their driver's license before leaving high school.

What is one inference the reader can make from the Article?

Today's teens are better prepared for safe driving on streets and highways than ever before.

trend

a way of behaving that is becoming more common

Which is the closest synonym (same) for the word restrict (limit the amount of something).

hinder

In the passage, divergent means...

tending to be different from one another