单选题Which of the following is NOT a reason that many motorway accidents are categorized under headings other than sleepiness?AThe Transport and Road Research Laboratory finds the cause as “perceptual errors”.BDrivers are unwilling to admit to “falling asleep” for fear of being dismissed.CFew investigators inquire further to discover the actual reasons hidden behind.DInsurance companies are reluctant to pay insurance for drivers’ sleepiness.

单选题
Which of the following is NOT a reason that many motorway accidents are categorized under headings other than sleepiness?
A

The Transport and Road Research Laboratory finds the cause as “perceptual errors”.

B

Drivers are unwilling to admit to “falling asleep” for fear of being dismissed.

C

Few investigators inquire further to discover the actual reasons hidden behind.

D

Insurance companies are reluctant to pay insurance for drivers’ sleepiness.


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解析:
因果关系的找寻和判断。录音中指出许多可能是由睡眠引起的道路事故,但却列入其他原因之下,如精神不集中,没有看到其他车辆和错判速度或距离。面对这一情况,几乎没有调查者对司机出现上述情况的原因进行更深的研究。而对于司机来说,出于各种原因including the fear of prosecution and possible difficulties with insurance claims(怕被追究责任或在保险索赔时遇到麻烦),他们更愿意承认没有集中精神而非开车时睡着了。由此可见选项B,C和D的内容在录音中均有涉及。只有A项的内容与录音原文不符。

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