Question
Identify the type of logical fallacy used in the following conversation:
"Max, I just got a notice from the city about six unpaid parking tickets.
"That reminds me, Dad, the last time I drove the car, the brakes felt a little soft. We'd better get that checked out to be on the
sate side."
• red herring
• ad hominem
O circular reasoning
• hasty generalization
Answer
The type of logical fallacy used in the conversation is red herring.