BMAT 2008 · Question 30 · Identify Flaws

The implementation this year of more random speed traps to prevent accidents is absurd. Figures published earlier this year showed that only 6 % of accidents are caused by speeding. But half the deaths on the roads are caused by drivers under 25. The road safety campaigners should turn their attention to finding ways of helping young people to drive safely while they are gaining experience, instead of advocating the pursuit of safe and responsible drivers for technical infringements of arbitrary limits.

Which of the following could be flaws in the argument? 1 The writer ignores the fact that the introduction of more random speed traps, though not focusing on the most common cause of accidents, is still designed to prevent them. 2 The writer ignores the fact that a percentage of deaths caused by drivers under the age of 25 will be due to speeding. 3 The writer fails to appreciate the fact that safe and responsible driving includes obeying the speed limit.