You are trying to reach the glove compartment and drive at the same time and end up "tapping" the bumper of the driver in front of you.When you both get out to survey the damage, you apologize saying, "It's my fault; I should have been paying closer attention to driving.I'm sorry." What is the other motorist likely to do in response, according to the authors of your text?

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The authors of the text suggest that taking responsibility for the accident and offering an apology can help reduce the other motorist's anger and defuse the situation. Therefore, it is likely that the other motorist will become less angry about the situation. A and B are unlikely responses as they involve aggression and retaliation, while D may happen but is not a guaranteed response.

You Are Trying to Reach the Glove Compartment and Drive