Traffic Safety Consultant: To significantly lower the alarmingly high rate of vehicle collisions in our nation, we should introduce a groundbreaking new driving safety initiative. Airbags and seat belts would be removed from the driver's side of all vehicles to give the driver the strongest motivation to drive responsibly. Additionally, a shock mechanism would deliver shocks to the driver if they exceed the speed limit or engage in other dangerous driving behaviors. In asserting that this innovative driving safety initiative will help decrease accident rates, the author assumes which of the following?

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A significant number of accidents are due to driver negligence or other unsafe driving behaviors.

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Many vehicle collisions are caused, at least in part, by environmental factors like rain and fog.

Most fatal vehicle collisions involve one or both drivers exceeding 60 miles per hour.

To address safety concerns, individuals should be permitted to reinstall their driver's side airbags and seat belts at their own cost.

If not executed correctly, shock mechanisms could lead to serious health issues such as heart attacks.

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The author of the passage assumes that the majority of vehicle accidents are caused by driver negligence or unsafe driving practices. This assumption is crucial because the proposed plan relies on the idea that removing safety features will incentivize drivers to behave more…

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