One study described by your authors examined the likelihood of newly licensed drivers of getting into a car accident by measuring crashes and "near crashes."
It found that the crash/near crash rate was 96% higher when which of the following factors was present?
a. when there was a friend in the car who would be described as a "risk taker"
b. when the teenager was driving alone
c. when the teenager regular texted or spoke on their cell phone while driving
d. when the teenager was driving at night
Answer: a. when there was a friend in the car who would be described as a "risk taker"
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