Defensive driver
Defensive definition: serving to defend or protect Drivers who actively reduce the risks connected with driving. Defensive driving practices lower the risk of an accident or incident and can even save money on fuel and car maintenance.
Traits of a defensive driver
- Drive according to the road scenario (Speed limit may be higher but due to circumstance the driver will adapt to the flow of the traffic)
- Dont take any unnecessary risks (Drive intoxicated to your home that's only 2km away)
- Attentive and cautious driver
- Increases distances between other cars and object
- Dont stress, rather plan and prepare
- Allow for additional time
- Prepare to act for unexpected scenarios
- Analyse each scenario and make a well informed decision (Dont react or get scared for every situation)
- Brake well in advance
- Consider the scenario and outcomes well inadvance
Even though the traffic light is green. A defensive driver will consider the pedestrians next to the road as well. A defensive driver will anticipate that a pedestrian might walk out onto the road. Thus, he will reduce his speed and prepare to act