Ex 1. Match the parts of the sentences. 1. In the New Zealand children as young
as 15
a. in most states is 16.
2. In the USA the minimum driving age
b. are allowed to get behind the wheel.
3. In the UK c. inexperienced and dangerous.
4. Young drivers are considered to be
d. you are 17 years old before you are allowed to drive.
5.Wat's the minimum driving age
e. so that new drivers are more mature.
6. The driving age should be 18
f. the way we teach all new drivers.
7. We need to improve
g. a year of lessons.
8. New drivers should have
h. in your country?

b - In the New Zealand, children as young as 15 are allowed to get behind the wheel.d - In the USA the minimum driving age is 16.a - In the UK, you are 17 years old before you are allowed to drive.c - Young drivers are considered to be inexperienced and dangerous.h - What's the minimum driving age in your country?e - The driving age should be 18 so that new drivers are more mature.f - We need to improve the way we teach all new drivers.g - New drivers should have a year of lessons.

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