What is Defensive Driving ?

Question

and how can one be a ''defensive driver''

Answer 1

The first factor in being a defensive driver is not to be an offensive driver. You don't need to be the fastest on the road, you don't need to zigzag through traffic and you don't need to try and run through the yellow light, and you don't need to tailgate.

Secondly, you must assume that everyone around you is an offensive driver and that means you must be attentive of the other drivers in order to protect yourself. Give yourself as much room between yourself and the auto in front of you. You must anticipate what other drivers are going to do based on the traffic conditions and make your own adjustments, even if that means slowing down.

Answer 2

If you break it down, defensiveness comes primary from the dog experiencing a threat, which may not always be real but is real to the dog. The reaction is usually an aggressive one. The same way a dog reacts when it is in a fearful situation and you will see the signs such as ears back, hackles raised, snarl or growl - sometimes leading to a bite. From what I understand this is how the term defensive drive came to be. The breeder is correct in saying that working dogs have a defensive drive - in fact, they should have a defensive drive in order to do their job properly. However, the defensive drive in a working dog (police dog for example) is strictly controlled by the handler and there is always a release for the dog which is 100% better for the dog than being in a defensive state. Also, yes, it is an aggressive behavioural response, but do not confuse it with dog aggression.

Answer 3

B, defensive driving is driving with your safety in mind. There are many defensive driving techniques, so taking a class is one of the best ways to learn them. Where I grew up they were offered at our "Safety Center." You could take the class every 5 years. I did it twice, then the courts changed it so only people with traffic violations could take it. They needed it the most, for sure. It should be required to take before you can even get your license. It's a very helpful class.

Answer 4

well, take an example of an aggresive driver. an aggresive driver usually feels they own the road and maybe even feels it is a race. they don't allow people to pass, and they pass others shortly (i.e. cutting them off).

a defensive driver understands that you need to share the road in order to get to your destination safely. a defensive driver would rather allow a more aggresive driver to go by in order to avoid any sort of driving mishap.

Answer 5

In a nutt shell... Defensive driving means driving so as to prevent accidents in spite of the actions of others or the presence of adverse driving conditions. I found this website that explains it in more graphic detail for you. Good luck!

Answer 6

the simplest way to eplain it is

always think the other driver is a total idiot and is capable of doing anything

and you drive with this in mind

i know thats a bit simplistic but thats sort of how it works

all the best
Ian

Answer 7

It means being aware of other cars around you, being prepared in case one might make a move that could put you at jeopardy so you can take maneuvers to avoid the accident. Basically it means be prepared at all times to avoid the cars around you, especially at intersections.

Answer 8

it's the 1st time i've ever heard this expression,but i liked Ukiah's anser and i think it is the best anser.(it's up 2 u B).

by the way,u didn't anser my questions 2 u in anser 2 u yesterday.i'm still waitin

Answer 9

When riding in certain foreign countries where you have to avoid collision with jerks.

Answer 10

drive a tank! or only drive in the country roads