Which driving concept involves anticipating hazards before they occur?

Which driving concept involves anticipating hazards before they occur?

• A. Predicting hazards in the moment
• B. Defensive driving
• C. Reactive driving
• D. Offensive driving

Answer: (B)

Defensive driving is about proactively spotting and avoiding dangers before they become problems. It means scanning well ahead, checking mirrors, and predicting how other road users—drivers, pedestrians, school zones—might behave. With that foresight, you adjust speed, lane position, and following distance to keep a safe margin and be prepared to slow or steer away if something unexpected happens. This approach reduces the chance of emergencies, which is especially important when transporting pupils. It differs from simply predicting hazards as they appear or reacting only after a hazard is visible, and it’s not about aggressive maneuvers.

Defensive driving is about proactively spotting and avoiding dangers before they become problems. It means scanning well ahead, checking mirrors, and predicting how other road users—drivers, pedestrians, school zones—might behave. With that foresight, you adjust speed, lane position, and following distance to keep a safe margin and be prepared to slow or steer away if something unexpected happens. This approach reduces the chance of emergencies, which is especially important when transporting pupils. It differs from simply predicting hazards as they appear or reacting only after a hazard is visible, and it’s not about aggressive maneuvers.