Driving defensively is a set of techniques prioritizing safety to prevent collisions, regardless of other drivers’ conditions or actions.

It is about anticipating other drivers’ mistakes, maintaining a safe speed, keeping an appropriate distance from other vehicles, and staying alert for risks on the road.

This focus and attention can help avoid crashes and other roadway dangers. While you cannot control other drivers’ actions, these defensive driving skills give you a sense of control, allowing you reduce the hazards caused by their bad driving behavior.