When teenage drivers have other teenage passengers in their vehicle the likelihood of a crash:
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Is inversely proportional to the number of passengers.
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Is much higher because some of the passengers might not hold a driver's license.
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Is increased due to heightened distractions.
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Is the same.
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Explanation
Statistics have shown that when teen drivers have other teen passengers, their risk of being involved in a crash significantly increases. The presence of teenage passengers can lead to various distractions inside the vehicle, such as conversations, laughter, or engaging in activities that divert the driver's attention from the road.
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