A hazard is defined as...

• A. any condition which might make trip unsafe
• B. an obstacle on the road
• C. a traffic violation
• D. a broken vehicle

Answer: (A)

A hazard means any condition that might make a trip unsafe. In driving, hazards aren’t limited to objects you can see on the road; they include slick pavement, rain or glare, poor visibility, curves you can’t fully see, pedestrians or cyclists, construction zones, and even other drivers who might react unpredictably. That breadth is why this option is the best: it covers all those possibilities, not just a single type of danger. An obstacle on the road is a hazard, but the term is broader than one object. A traffic violation is about legality, not a safety condition. A broken vehicle describes a risk, but hazards include any condition that could affect safety, whether or not the vehicle is currently malfunctioning.