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Rohan just passed his written driver’s test, allowing him to get his license for the first time. He is so excited and wants to pick up three of his best friends for a celebratory ride. His mother puts the breaks on that, reminding Rohan that the law says he can only have one teenager who is not a family member in the car with him for the first year. Which statement BEST explains the reason behind this stipulation?Question 9Select one:a.This makes sure there are less teens lost in case of a fatal accident.b.This is to keep carloads of teens from crowding the roads at night.c.This is to help teens adapt to driving without extra distractions.d.This is just a rule to hold on to power over teenagers for another year.

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Rohan just passed his written driver’s test, allowing him to get his license for the first time. He is so excited and wants to pick up three of his best friends for a celebratory ride. His mother puts the breaks on that, reminding Rohan that the law says he can only have one teenager who is not a family member in the car with him for the first year. Which statement BEST explains the reason behind this stipulation?Question 9Select one:a.This makes sure there are less teens lost in case of a fatal accident.b.This is to keep carloads of teens from crowding the roads at night.c.This is to help teens adapt to driving without extra distractions.d.This is just a rule to hold on to power over teenagers for another year.

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c. This is to help teens adapt to driving without extra distractions.

This rule is in place to help new drivers focus on the road and gain experience without the added distraction of multiple passengers. It's not about power or limiting the number of teens on the road, but about safety and ensuring that new drivers are able to concentrate fully on their driving.

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