A Recent Study of 5,000 Auto Accident Victims Showed That

Multiple Choice

A recent study of 5,000 auto accident victims showed that the driver of the car had only a 50% chance of injury in accidents, but passengers in the car were injured 75% of the time. This shows that riding as a passenger is more dangerous than driving because collisions are more likely to impact other parts of the car than the driver's seat.
Which of the following, if true, most seriously weakens the argument?

A) Small cars are much more dangerous to ride in than large cars, and are more common.
B) Rear end accidents are much more common than head on collisions.
C) Most cars are equipped with airbags for both the driver and front passenger.
D) Drivers are likely to be more distracted with passengers in the car.
E) Drivers are much more likely to wear a seatbelt than are their passengers.