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