Car permit · Defensive driving
Which of these habits is an example of driving defensively?
Correct answer: Constantly scanning the road for possible dangers.
Answer options
- AStaying one car length behind the vehicle ahead.
- BConstantly scanning the road for possible dangers. Correct
- CWatching only the car directly in front of you.
Why
Defensive drivers keep their eyes moving, looking well down the road and around the car so hazards are spotted early; fixing your gaze on the car just ahead or following only one car length behind leaves almost no time to react.
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Topic: Defensive driving License: Car permit
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