Which of the following is NOT listed as a possible error for head-on collisions among young drivers?

• A. Distractions
• B. Driving Fatigued/Drowsy
• C. Driving Drunk Or High
• D. Following Too Closely

Answer: (D)

Head-on crashes happen when a driver drifts or is pushed into the oncoming lane. Among young drivers, the factors that contribute to this scenario are distractions, fatigue or drowsiness, and driving under the influence or impairment. Distractions pull your attention away from the road, fatigue slows your reactions and decision-making, and being drunk or high impairs judgment and control, making it easy to cross into oncoming traffic.

Following too closely, while dangerous, is more commonly connected to rear-end crashes—where the crash happens with the vehicle in front of you after you can’t stop in time. It doesn’t typically cause a head-on collision, which is why that option isn’t listed as a head-on error.