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青少年驾车者更容易出车祸 Teenage drivers are still the most likely to crash, according to a new study. The Highway Safety Association (HSA) in the USA found that teen drivers are 1.6 times more likely to be in a traffic accident than adult drivers. Teens aged 18 to 19 are the likeliest to be in a fatal crash. They are in more deadly car collisions than even 15- to 17-year-old drivers. The HSA said recent figures show an increase in teen driver deaths for the first time since 2006. HSA spokesman Jonathan Adkins said: This report drives home the message that there is still much to do to reduce teen driver fatal crashes and the resulting deaths. He added: The increase in teen driver fatal crashes is concerning and [we] are keeping a watchful eye. breaking.jpg The HSA has been working with the Ford motor company in a special Driving Skills for Life program. This first launched in the USA and has since expanded to 35 countries worldwide. It helps new drivers recognize road hazards and teaches them how to be safer drivers. Jim Graham, Global Manager for the Driving Skills for Life program, said: Smart programs that focus on teen driving behavior have been very successful in helping novice and younger drivers be safer on the roads, but we still have more to do. The greatest chance of crashing is in the first six months after teens get their license. Its understandable why parents worry so much about their teen passing their driving test. 1.fatal adj.致命的，攸关的 It is impossible to say who struck the fatal blow. 很难判断是谁给了致命的一击。 2.concerning adj.让人不安的;令人担忧的 It is particularly concerning that he is working for non-British companies while advising on foreign policy. 让人尤为不安的是，他在提供外交政策咨询的同时却又供职于一些外国公司。 3.watchful adj.注意的，留心的；小心提防的，警戒的 To this end the young child is forever watchful. 这个年纪不大的孩子为此始终保持警惕。 4.hazardn.危险；冒险的事 Rock-climbers sometimes hazard their lives. 攀登岩壁的人有时要冒生命危险。 5.understandable adj.能懂的，可理解的 Keegan and company approached the game with understandable caution. 基根一伙人小心谨慎地对待这场比赛，这是可以