ESOL IV L3.8 Whole text Is 16 Too Young to Drive a Car?

What is the main idea of the article "Is 16 Too Young to Drive a Car?" by Robert Davis?

• 16-year-olds are the best drivers.

• The driving age should be raised to improve safety.

• Cars are too expensive for teenagers.

• Teenagers should drive more to gain experience.

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Why do experts believe 16-year-olds are risky drivers?

• They have too much driving experience.

• They are too immature to handle driving risks.

• They drive too slowly.

• They follow all traffic rules.

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What part of the brain is responsible for controlling impulsive behavior?

• The executive branch.

• The sensory cortex.

• The motor cortex.

• The occipital lobe.

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At what age is the brain's "executive branch" fully mature according to the article?

• 16

• 18

• 21

• 25

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What is a common reason for the failure of efforts to protect young drivers?

• Lack of driving schools.

• Brain development issues.

• Poor road conditions.

• High cost of cars.

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How does brain development vary among teenagers?

• All teenagers have the same brain development.

• Some teenagers may have more developed brains than others of the same age.

• Brain development stops at age 16.

• Brain development is unpredictable and random.

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What is the article's stance on the maturity of 16-year-olds in handling cars and roadway risks?

• They are fully mature and capable.

• They are too immature to handle these responsibilities.

• They are more mature than older drivers.

• They are equally mature as 25-year-olds.

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What potential benefit does the article suggest about raising the driving age?

• It would have no impact on road safety.

• It could save lives by reducing teenage driving risks.

• It would increase the number of accidents.

• It would make driving more expensive.

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Why is the "executive branch" of the brain important for driving?

• It is irrelevant to driving ability.

• It is crucial for making safe driving decisions.

• It is fully developed by age 16.

• It is the same for all teenagers.

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What is the primary concern of experts regarding 16-year-old drivers?

• They are too experienced.

• They are too immature to handle cars and roadway risks.

• They are too cautious.

• They are too knowledgeable about road safety.

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