Which of the following is a negative externality connected to automobile transportation?
A) Driving faster than the 65 mph speed limit is not allowed, even though individuals are able to do it, and many want to.
B) In an accident, a person who chooses not to wear a seatbelt becomes an object moving around the inside of the car, possibly hitting other, belted-in, passengers with lethal force.
C) Gasoline is taxed on a per-gallon basis.
D) Gasoline is imported, and thus increases the trade deficit.
E) While stuck in traffic, you have a chance to listen to your favorite CD, which you haven't had the time to do in other places.

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When a person chooses not to wear a seatbelt in a car, it creates a negative externality for other passengers who are belted-in. In an accident, an unbelted passenger can become a dangerous projectile, potentially harming others in the car.

Which of the Following Is a Negative Externality Connected to Automobile