PrepTest 155

Incorrect. This answer might explain why there was a market for the car, but not how it made people safer.

Incorrect. But they didn't. So this doesn't provide a resolution for the paradox.

Incorrect. Their lack of awareness wouldn't affect their safety. If anything, an argument could be made that the opposite would be a better answer—if they were aware it was less safe, they may take more precautions.

Incorrect. Great, but why would having two cars make a household safer? This answer doesn't provide an explanation, so it's not the answer.

Correct. Argument or Facts:
Facts

Question Type:
Paradox

Stimulus Summary:
A new car was cheaper and less safe than other cars. However, most people who bought it were safer on the roads.

Answer Anticipation:
This group of people must have a feature that means a less safe car could still increase their safety. Any answer that explains what that could be is a potential answer.

This answer explains why this group would be safer on the road despite the relative lack of safety of this car. They shifted not from a safer car, but from a less safe bike/motorcycle.

Key Takeaway:
In Paradox questions, look for changes, and then explain those changes.