Question

Argument: The city should build more bicycle lanes because doing so will reduce traffic congestion. Which of the following, if true, most strengthens this argument?

• A. Bicycles are cheaper to own than cars.
• B. A recent survey shows many car commuters would cycle to work if dedicated, safe lanes were available.
• C. Some other cities have banned cars from their centres.
• D. Cycling regularly improves personal fitness.

Hint:

Congestion falls only if current car drivers actually switch to bikes.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The argument needs a bridge from 'more lanes' to 'less car traffic'. Only the survey provides that bridge by showing current drivers will move to bicycles. The others are off-topic to the congestion link.