In fatal crashes involving young drivers, the share of vehicles that are six years old or older is best described by which percentage?

• A. 62%
• B. 72%
• C. 82%
• D. 92%

Answer: (D)

The main idea is that vehicle age is strongly linked to the types of cars teens are most likely to drive in fatal crashes. A figure around 92% means that almost every fatal crash involving a young driver features a car that is six years old or older. This reflects the reality that families with teenage drivers often rely on older, more affordable cars, and older cars make up a large share of the overall vehicle fleet. Newer cars (six years old or newer) are less common in this group, so they show up less in these crash statistics. While older cars may lack some modern safety features, the key takeaway is about exposure: since older vehicles dominate the fleet used by teens, they appear disproportionately in fatal crashes. The practical implication is to keep any teen’s vehicle well-maintained and safe, recognizing that older cars are the typical milieu for teen driving incidents.