Why are pedestrians and animals considered hazards?

• A. Because they are unpredictable and may move quickly.
• B. Because they always stay in predictable paths.
• C. Because they always obey traffic signals.
• D. Because they are easy to see far ahead.

Answer: (A)

Pedestrians and animals are hazards because their movements can change suddenly and without warning. A person may step into the road after looking away or from between parked cars, and a dog, deer, or other animal can dash across at any moment. This unpredictability means a rider must be prepared to react quickly, leaving enough space and maintaining vigilance to brake or steer clear.

The other ideas imply they always follow predictable paths, always obey signals, or are easy to see from far away. In reality, people and animals don’t behave that reliably, and visibility can vary with lighting, weather, or distance. That combination of erratic movement and variable visibility is what makes them particularly risky.