[Solved] Statement: "If you ignore traffic rules, accidents will increase."Assumptions:1️⃣ Disobeying traffic rules causes accidents.2️⃣ Following rules ensures zero accidents.... | Reasoning Ability

Reasoning Ability - Statement & Assumption

Statement: "If you ignore traffic rules, accidents will increase."
Assumptions:
1️⃣ Disobeying traffic rules causes accidents.
2️⃣ Following rules ensures zero accidents.
Which assumption(s) is/are implicit?

AOnly 1

BBoth 1 and 2

COnly 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Step-by-Step Solution

Step 1: Understand the warning
The claim links neglect of rules to higher accident rates.
Step 2: Test Assumption 1
That rule-breaking increases accident risk is the direct causal assumption — implicit.
Step 3: Test Assumption 2
That following rules guarantees zero accidents is an absolute extreme and not implied — not implicit.
Final Answer:
Only 1 is implicit. → Option A
Quick Check:
Warnings assume increased risk, not perfect prevention ✅

Quick Trick: Reject absolute safety claims; accept risk-increase assumptions.

Common Mistakes:

Mistaking risk reduction claims for guaranteed outcomes.

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