Which is a common risk factor for young drivers?

• A. Inexperience
• B. Wearing sunglasses while driving
• C. Listening to music at high volume
• D. Always following the speed limit

Answer: (A)

Inexperience is a common risk factor for young drivers because they haven’t built up the practice and quick judgment needed to recognize and respond to hazards quickly. With less driving experience, new drivers may miss warning signs, misjudge gaps in traffic, or react too abruptly in unfamiliar or changing conditions. This limited hazard perception and slower decision-making can lead to more crashes, especially in complex urban traffic, during adverse weather, or when new situations arise.

Sunglasses can affect visibility in bright sun, but this isn’t a factor that uniquely makes young drivers risky. Listening to music at high volume can be a distraction for any driver, not just young ones. Always following the speed limit is a protective behavior that reduces risk, so it isn’t a risk factor.