Following the implementation of laws requiring automobiles to have seat belts,which of the following occurred?
A)An individual's probability of surviving an auto accident rose.
B)There was an increase in pedestrian deaths.
C)There was an increase in automobile accidents.
D)All of the above are correct.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The implementation of seat belt laws increased individual survival rates in accidents, but it also led to risk compensation behavior, where drivers felt safer and drove more recklessly, leading to more accidents and pedestrian deaths.

Following the Implementation of Laws Requiring Automobiles to Have Seat