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Difficulty: EasyDefensive Driving and Hazard Anticipation

While driving through a busy commercial street, you notice white backup lights illuminated on a vehicle parked along the curb ahead. Which of the following is the best defensive driving response to this potential hazard?

  1. Slow down, cover the brake pedal, and prepare to yield if the parked vehicle backs out.Answer
  2. B
    Accelerate quickly to pass the vehicle before it has time to back out into the roadway.
  3. C
    Immediately swerve into the next lane without looking over your shoulder, assuming the lane is clear.
  4. D
    Maintain your speed and travel closer to the vehicle so the driver realizes you have the right-of-way.

Answer

Slow down, cover the brake pedal, and prepare to yield if the parked vehicle backs out.
Recognizing backup lights on a parked vehicle allows defensive drivers to anticipate potential movement. Reducing speed and covering the brake pedal maximizes stopping distance margin, allowing for a safe stop if the vehicle enters the lane.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the visual hazard cue
Recognize that illuminated white reverse lights signal an impending vehicle movement.
Defensive driving requires anticipating actions of other road users based on visual cues.
2
Evaluate risk and select defensive control action
Reduce speed and cover the brake pedal while scanning surrounding space.
Covering the brake shortens total stopping distance if the parked driver backs out into traffic.

Key Concept

Hazard Anticipation and Defensive Brake Readiness
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Defensive Driving and Hazard Anticipation

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