Logical Reasoning

PT102 · S3 · Q16 Motorcoach driver: Professional

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Motorcoach driver: Professional drivers spend much more time driving, on average, than do other people and hence are more competent drivers than are other, less experienced drivers.

Your task

Break the argument into its conclusion and evidence, then do exactly what the question stem asks with that structure.

Common trap

Answers that sound relevant to the topic but don't connect to the argument's actual reasoning.

Winning move

Predict what a right answer must do, then test each choice against the conclusion-evidence gap.

16.

The point at issue between the motorcoach driver and the police officer is whether

  1. it would be desirable to

    Trap

    11% picked this

  2. professional drivers will drive within

    Trap

    7% picked this

  3. Correct

    reducing the speed limit on

    Why this is right

    Answer C is correct.

    Skill tested: Agree/Disagree · how this choice captures the argument's function is the move to repeat next time.

    79% picked this

  4. professional drivers are more competent

    Trap

    0% picked this

  5. all drivers wish to drive

    Trap

    3% picked this

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