Direction: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
All drivers are affected by road rage, whether they are directly or indirectly ______ (1) _______ Individual coping qualities ______ (2) ______ the behaviour of stressful drivers. Instead of being enraged over circumstances beyond their control, drivers ______ (3) _______ learn to be patient. On the road, we must be ______ (4) ______ to control our own emotions. Road raged drivers are also more likely to ______ (5) _______ more traffic offences.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

1. A
   increase
2. B
   apply
3. C
   influence
4. D
   multiply