What is a reaction of a low risk driver?

• A. Follows the rules of traffic
• B. Pays close attention to other roadway users
• C. Pays little attention to other roadway users
• D. Keeps a consistent speed

Answer: (C)

A low risk driver stays actively aware of what's happening around them. The key behavior is scanning for other roadway users—cars, pedestrians, cyclists, and signs—and using that information to anticipate potential conflicts before they arise. This awareness leads to proactive adjustments in speed and position to keep a safe distance and avoid sudden moves. So paying close attention to other roadway users best captures how a low risk driver reacts because it directly supports anticipating hazards and reacting calmly and safely. Following the rules and maintaining a steady speed are important supports to safe driving, but they aren’t as direct a response to immediate traffic conditions as continuous awareness. Paying little attention to others would increase risk.