Which of the following is a reason why middle-age adults are involved in fewer automobile accidents than younger people?
a) Middle-aged people are less careful and take more risks.
b) Middle-aged people have more practice and skills driving.
c) The slowing of reaction time helps them avoid an accident.
d) Middle-aged people have better insurance coverage, so they take more risks.
Answer: b) Middle-aged people have more practice and skills driving.
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