You Are Driving a Van Packed with Camping Gear (Total

Multiple Choice

You are driving a van packed with camping gear (total weight 3,500 pounds including yourself and family) into a northern wilderness area. You take a "short cut" that turns into a one-lane road, with no room to turn around. After 11 miles you come to a narrow bridge with a faded sign saying, "Safe Up to 2 Tons." About a half-mile ahead, you can see that your road rejoins the main highway. You consider the sign's hypothesis carefully before making a decision. The cost of Type I error is:

A) you pass safely over the bridge and everyone's happy.
B) about $23,900, not including medical bills.
C) you will find out just how cold that river actually is.
D) your kids will think you're a chicken.