Question 12

Question

When adjusted properly, seat belts
should not be noticeable to the wearer.
Seat belts keep wearers alert during a
crash, helping them to leave the vehicle
after an accident.
On average, buckling a seat belt takes
under five seconds.
Airbags are designed to work with seat
belts, not in lieu of them.
A) Match each counterclaim to the correct claim. (2 points)
 Seat belts make it more difficult for passengers to evacuate a car crash.
 Busy drivers have little time to secure a seat belt before starting the car.
 Airbags are standard in all new vehicles, negating the need for seat belts.
 Seat belts restrict the movement of passengers, making them uncomfortable.

Answer 1

Here’s the matching of each counterclaim to the correct claim:

1. Claim: "Seat belts keep wearers alert during a crash, helping them to leave the vehicle after an accident."

   • Counterclaim: "Seat belts make it more difficult for passengers to evacuate a car crash."

2. Claim: "On average, buckling a seat belt takes under five seconds."

   • Counterclaim: "Busy drivers have little time to secure a seat belt before starting the car."

3. Claim: "Airbags are designed to work with seat belts, not in lieu of them."

   • Counterclaim: "Airbags are standard in all new vehicles, negating the need for seat belts."

4. Claim: "When adjusted properly, seat belts should not be noticeable to the wearer."

   • Counterclaim: "Seat belts restrict the movement of passengers, making them uncomfortable."