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Difficulty: MediumDefensive Driving and Hazard Anticipation

If you observe a vehicle directly ahead displaying signs of driver distraction or erratic steering, defensive driving standards recommend decreasing your following distance to ensure the driver remains aware of your presence.

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False. Drivers should increase their following distance when encountering erratic or distracted vehicles to maintain a safe reaction buffer.
The correct evaluation is false. Defensive driving principles dictate that when a potential hazard is identified—such as a distracted or swerving vehicle—you should increase your following distance to establish a greater safety margin.

Step-by-Step Solution

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Identify the hazard posed by a distracted or erratic driver ahead.
Recognize that unpredictable driver behavior increases the likelihood of sudden stops, drifting, or un-signaled turns.
Hazard anticipation requires identifying potential hazards before they escalate into dangerous situations.
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Apply appropriate defensive space management strategies.
Increase following distance from the standard space cushion to a 4-second or larger gap.
Adding distance expands reaction time and stopping distance, mitigating the risk of a rear-end collision if the lead driver acts unpredictably.

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Defensive Space Cushion and Hazard Anticipation
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