Use the information to answer the question.
Topic: the driving age in the United States
Opinion: It is dangerous to allow sixteen-year-olds to drive because they are too young to perform such an important task.
Claim: The driving age in the United States should be raised to 18.
Which opening statement best reflects the information above?
(1 point)
Responses
Because 18-year-olds are more emotionally mature, they are more likely to make smart, informed decisions while driving.
Because 18-year-olds are more emotionally mature, they are more likely to make smart, informed decisions while driving.
Raising the driving age to 18 will prevent many car accidents, but it will delay the gaining of valuable driving experience.
Raising the driving age to 18 will prevent many car accidents, but it will delay the gaining of valuable driving experience.
Increasing the driving age will result in a more active society as teenagers explore other transportation options, such as walking or riding bike…