Stacey has to travel to another state for a business meeting but has decided to drive rather than fly.She told her friend that flying was not safe and that she would feel more comfortable driving there instead.What would be her friend's best response?
A) "You're right! People are more likely to be injured or die on a scheduled flight than any other method of transportation."
B) "I understand why you don't like to fly.I don't fly either."
C) "Statistically,it is actually safer to fly because Americans are more likely to die in car accidents than on a scheduled flight."
D) "It is not irrational to fear flying.Remember the 9/11 terrorist attacks?"

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Stacey's claim that driving is safer than flying is not supported by statistics. In fact, the likelihood of dying in a car accident is much higher than the likelihood of dying in a plane crash. Stacey's friend should respond with this information to help her make a more informed decision.

Stacey Has to Travel to Another State for a Business