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Insurance

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1. The average yearly car insurance premium for 25-79 yr old drivers is under $2,000. How much is it for 16-17 yr olds?

  1. $6,100
  2. $5,100
  3. $4,100
  4. $3,100

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1. The average yearly car insurance premium for 25-79 yr old drivers is under $2,000. How much is it for 16-17 yr olds?

  • $6,100
  • $5,100
  • $4,100
  • $3,100

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2. Which of the following things will increase your car insurance premium each month?

  • Not renewing your license
  • Filing a car accident claim
  • Braking frequently while driving
  • Driving with no license/registration

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2. Which of the following things will increase your car insurance premium each month?

  • Not renewing your license
  • Filing a car accident claim
  • Braking frequently while driving
  • Driving with no license/registration

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3. How many teens admit to checking apps on their phone while they are driving?

  • 15%
  • 35%
  • 48%
  • 68%

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3. How many teens admit to checking apps on their phone while they are driving?

  • 15%
  • 35%
  • 48%
  • 68%

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4. For every 100 M miles driven, 20+ yr old drivers experience 250-570 crashes. How many do 16-17 yr olds experience?

  • 550
  • 850
  • 1,130
  • 1,430

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4. For every 100 M miles driven, 20+ yr old drivers experience 250-570 crashes. How many do 16-17 yr olds experience?

  • 550
  • 850
  • 1,130
  • 1,430

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5. In 1999, 87% of HS seniors had driver’s licenses. How many HS seniors had them in 2017?

  • 95%
  • 87%
  • 71%
  • 53%

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5. In 1999, 87% of HS seniors had driver’s licenses. How many HS seniors had them in 2017?

  • 95%
  • 87%
  • 71%
  • 53%

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You’ve completed the exercise, now it’s time to learn

more about the current event:

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Discussion Prompt:

Why do you think fewer high school students are getting a driver’s license over time?

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Extend Your Learning

Relevant Resources from NGPF:

  • COMPARE: Types of Car Insurance (Activity)
  • What percent of high school seniors have a driver's license? (Question of the Day)
  • Understanding 5 Types of Car Insurance Coverage (Video)

References:

  • Teen Driving by the Numbers (wired.com)
  • Average Car Insurance Rates By Age And State (Motor1.com)
  • Driving? The Kids Are So Over It (Wall Street Journal)
  • Smartphone Addicts Behind the Wheel Drive Car Insurance Rates Higher (Wall Street

Journal)

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