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Difficulty: MediumDefensive Driving and Hazard Anticipation

When approaching an intersection where another driver is stopped at a stop sign, establishing direct eye contact with that driver guarantees that they will yield the right-of-way.

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False. Establishing eye contact with another driver does not guarantee that they will yield the right-of-way.
The correct response is False because defensive driving requires maintaining a space cushion and covering the brake rather than relying on non-verbal cues like eye contact. A driver may look in your direction without registering your presence or misjudging your approach speed.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the driving statement
The statement claims that establishing eye contact guarantees right-of-way compliance from another driver.
Evaluating whether non-verbal cues ensure traffic law compliance is essential for safe driving.
2
Apply defensive driving principles regarding hazard anticipation
Defensive drivers anticipate potential hazards by assuming other road users may fail to yield, misjudge speeds, or become distracted.
Eye contact can be misleading; a driver may look toward your vehicle without actively processing its approach or distance.
3
Determine statement accuracy
Because eye contact offers no absolute guarantee of driver behavior, relying on it as a guarantee is unsafe, making the statement False.
Never assume another driver will yield; cover your brake and monitor their movement until you have safely cleared the intersection.

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Defensive Driving and Hazard Anticipation
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