Understanding Offsetting Behavior

Why does the soccer player experience similar injuries despite wearing knee pads?

• The coach insists on not using them.

• The player does not wear them properly.

• The player engages in riskier maneuvers.

• The knee pads are defective.

What is offsetting behavior?

• A behavior that increases safety.

• A behavior that reduces the need for safety equipment.

• A behavior that enhances the effectiveness of safety policies.

• A behavior that nullifies the benefits of safety measures.

How do risk-minimizing policies affect consumer behavior?

• They make consumers more cautious.

• They lead to more careful driving.

• They encourage riskier behavior.

• They have no effect on behavior.

What is a limitation of the car's safe driver feature?

• It can detect objects on the sides of the car.

• It can detect objects under six inches tall.

• It sometimes fails to brake properly.

• It always works perfectly.

Why is it important to consider human behavior in policy-making?

• Because human behavior is predictable.

• Because policies always work as intended.

• Because policies are designed for machines.

• Because human behavior can nullify policy effects.