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In driving terms, what is a hazard?
- A.Only a vehicle that has already crashed
- B.Any condition or road user that could become an emergency and force you to react
- C.A sign posted by the highway department
- D.Weather that appears on the forecast
Correct answer
B. Any condition or road user that could become an emergency and force you to react
Why
A hazard is anything, a slow vehicle, a pedestrian near the curb, a slick patch, that might turn into a conflict if it develops the wrong way. Spotting hazards early is what gives you time to adjust smoothly instead of reacting in a panic.
Manual topic: Safe Driving - Seeing Hazards · From the General Knowledge practice bank (GK-041).