Which of the following is classified as reckless driving?

• A. Reckless driving
• B. Speeding
• C. Running a red light
• D. Improper lane change

Answer: (A)

Reckless driving is driving in a manner that shows a willful or wanton disregard for the safety of others. That level of disregard is what makes it a distinct offense, stronger than ordinary violations. Speeding, running a red light, and improper lane changes are all separate traffic violations, and they aren’t automatically reckless unless the conduct demonstrates that same willful disregard for safety. The term itself defines the offense, so the act described as reckless driving is the one that matches the classification. If someone speeds dangerously in a way that shows they don’t care about safety, that could be reckless driving, but simply speeding, or a red-light violation, or an improper lane change on their own, are not automatically labeled as reckless driving.