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Identify the type of fallacy in the following passage.
"As the percentage of female drivers has gone up, so has the traffic accident rate, proof right there that women aren't good drivers."


Definitions:

Excoriation

The removal of the surface of the skin or mucous membrane through injury or trauma.

Senile Keratosis

A skin condition seen in older adults, characterized by thick, scaly, or crusty patches that are often a result of prolonged exposure to the sun.

Candidiasis

An infection caused by a yeast (a type of fungus) called Candida, affecting skin, mouth, or genitals.

Yeast

A type of fungus used in baking and brewing because of its ability to ferment sugars.

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