Defensive Driving is defined as?

• A. Driving to win races
• B. Driving to prevent crashes in spite of incorrect actions of others or adverse conditions.
• C. Driving fast to reduce time
• D. Driving only on clear days

Answer: (B)

Defensive driving is actively managing risk on the road by anticipating that other drivers may make mistakes and by adjusting your driving to prevent crashes in those situations and under adverse conditions. It involves scanning ahead, maintaining a safe following distance, adjusting speed for weather and traffic, and being prepared to slow or stop to avoid a collision. That’s why the best choice describes driving to prevent crashes despite others’ errors or bad conditions: you’re prioritizing safety and proactive risk reduction rather than speed or recklessness. Driving to win races, driving fast to save time, or driving only on clear days don’t focus on preventing crashes and practical safety in real-world conditions.