Practice question

A CHP officer observed three drivers exceed the speed limit by more than 20 mph in the past hour on the same stretch of freeway. Which conclusion is MOST reasonable based on this pattern (inductive reasoning)?

  1. Speeding is unlikely in this area.
  2. Excessive speeding may be common at this location and time, warranting focused enforcement.
  3. All California drivers exceed the limit.
  4. Speed limits should be abolished.

Answer: B — Excessive speeding may be common at this location and time, warranting focused enforcement.

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