Is it possible for mandatory seatbelt laws to increase vehicle fatalities?
A) Yes,if the number of accidents increases by a greater percentage than the number of deaths per accident decreases.
B) No,because wearing seatbelts decreases the number of deaths per accident.
C) No,because wearing seatbelts decreases the number of accidents.
D) There is not enough information to answer the question.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Mandatory seatbelt laws may increase the number of accidents, but at the same time, they decrease the number of deaths per accident. If the increase in accidents is greater than the decrease in deaths per accident, then the net effect could be an increase in fatalities even with seatbelt laws. Therefore, option A is the correct choice.

Is It Possible for Mandatory Seatbelt Laws to Increase Vehicle