By how much does the risk of fatalities increase when two passengers are present?

By how much does the risk of fatalities increase when two passengers are present?

• A. 44%
• B. 66%
• C. 88%
• D. 132%

Answer: (C)

Having passengers in the car, especially teenage passengers, significantly raises the risk for a teen driver. Each additional passenger increases distraction and the likelihood of risky driving choices, like speeding or not fully focusing on the road or wearing a seat belt. When two passengers are present, that combined effect is substantial—much larger than driving alone and larger than with a single passenger. So the option describing the largest increase in risk correctly captures how much more dangerous it becomes with two passengers, making it the best choice.

Having passengers in the car, especially teenage passengers, significantly raises the risk for a teen driver. Each additional passenger increases distraction and the likelihood of risky driving choices, like speeding or not fully focusing on the road or wearing a seat belt. When two passengers are present, that combined effect is substantial—much larger than driving alone and larger than with a single passenger. So the option describing the largest increase in risk correctly captures how much more dangerous it becomes with two passengers, making it the best choice.