5.112 Driving versus flying In the United States in 2002, about 43,000 people died in auto crashes and 0 people died in commercial airline accidents. G. Gigerenzer (2002, p. 31)

states, “The terrorist attack on September 11, 2001, cost the lives of some 3,000 people. The subsequent decision of millions to drive rather than fly may have cost the lives of many more.” Explain the reasoning behind this statement.