Directions: Choose appropriate meaning of the words in bold as per their contextual use.

It is believed that reckless driving is the reason behind 60% of accidents.

Reckless means acting without thinking about consequences or without proper care/caution. In the context of driving, this means operating a vehicle carelessly or without concern for safety. 'Merciless' suggests cruelty rather than lack of care, 'dangerous' describes the result rather than the behavior, and 'consistent' is the opposite of reckless.