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Defensive Driving and the SAFE Method. Driver Education. defensive driving. A way to drive your car that can help you avoid collisions and accidents regardless of the conditions and actions of drivers around you. Characteristics of a Defensive Driver. Anticipate Always asking “What If?”.
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Defensive Driving and the SAFE Method Driver Education
defensive driving A way to drive your car that can help you avoid collisions and accidents regardless of the conditions and actions of drivers around you
Characteristics of a Defensive Driver • Anticipate Always asking “What If?”
Good Judgment What type of road am I on? What is the visibility? What are the vehicle conditions? Am I upset or angry? It is an emergency?
Be Prepared and Aware Break downs Running out of gas Flat tires Adverse Weather
Knowledge Laws Signs Signals Roadway Markings
SAFE Method Innovative defensive driving strategy that you can use to evade potential danger on the roadway.
“S” • Scan • Gather as much information as possible about the driving scene. • Look to all sides and scan zones.
“A” • Assess • Looking for potential threats. • Predict problems. • WHAT IF?
“F” • Find • Look for an OUT! • Where can I go?
“E” • Execute • Carry out your decision… if needed. • 80%: do not carry out.
CTB • Cover the Brake • Just in case. • Ready to brake if others mess up.