Motor vehicles used in a manner which is causing or likely to cause alarm distress or annoyance to members of the public.

• A. Driving within speed limit
• B. Parking legally
• C. Using a motor vehicle in a manner likely to cause alarm, distress or annoyance
• D. Driving normally

Answer: (C)

The situation being tested is the rule that it’s an offence to use a motor vehicle in a way that is likely to cause alarm, distress or annoyance to the public. The key point is the manner of use and its effect on people, not whether the driver is breaking normal traffic rules. So even if you’re driving within the speed limit or parking legally, using the vehicle in a manner that could alarm or annoy others is still potentially unlawful. This is the essence of the offense, aimed at curbing anti-social or reckless driving in public spaces. For example, engaging in aggressive driving, performing burnouts, or driving in a way that frightens pedestrians would fit this offence. The other options describe lawful or neutral driving behavior and don’t capture the public-order risk.