In your own words (you cannot paraphrase), explain the adverse selection problem that car insurance companies...

In your own words (you cannot paraphrase), explain the adverse selection problem that car insurance companies face and how they deal with it. Finally, in few words explain whether insurance companies should only insure safe drivers.

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