Exceeding the speed limit, following too closely and failing to obey traffic controls are examples of what driving behavior?

Exceeding the speed limit, following too closely and failing to obey traffic controls are examples of what driving behavior?

• A. Aggressive driving
• B. Defensive driving
• C. Courteous driving
• D. Normal driving

Answer: (A)

This question tests recognition of aggressive driving. Aggressive driving is a pattern of driving that shows a clear disregard for safety and the rights of other road users, often born from impatience or a desire to intimidate or get ahead. Exceeding the speed limit increases crash risk because it reduces your time to react and raises the severity of impacts. Following too closely leaves little or no room to stop if the vehicle in front slows or stops, making rear-end crashes more likely. Failing to obey traffic controls shows a blatant disregard for laws designed to keep everyone safe and can create confusion and danger for others. Defensive driving, by contrast, focuses on staying safe by anticipating hazards, obeying laws, and keeping a safe distance. Courteous driving involves considerate behavior toward others on the road, and normal driving is simply driving without intentionally aggressive actions.

This question tests recognition of aggressive driving. Aggressive driving is a pattern of driving that shows a clear disregard for safety and the rights of other road users, often born from impatience or a desire to intimidate or get ahead.

Exceeding the speed limit increases crash risk because it reduces your time to react and raises the severity of impacts. Following too closely leaves little or no room to stop if the vehicle in front slows or stops, making rear-end crashes more likely. Failing to obey traffic controls shows a blatant disregard for laws designed to keep everyone safe and can create confusion and danger for others.

Defensive driving, by contrast, focuses on staying safe by anticipating hazards, obeying laws, and keeping a safe distance. Courteous driving involves considerate behavior toward others on the road, and normal driving is simply driving without intentionally aggressive actions.