Why do many people feel that flying in an airplane is a riskier activity than driving a car? ANSWER Unselected Flying in a plane is much riskier than driving a car. Unselected People are fully aware of the probability of a plane crashing. Unselected They feel they have control over voluntary activities such as driving but are not in control of the consequences of flying in an airplane. Unselected Our perception of risk matches up pretty well with statistical reality. Unselected The media tend to cover up major accidents like plane crashes. Unselected I DON'T KNOW YET