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Difficulty: EasyDefensive Driving and Hazard Anticipation

While driving past a park in a residential neighborhood, you observe several children playing close to the curb. Which of the following actions represents proper defensive driving and hazard anticipation?

  1. Reduce your speed, cover the brake pedal, and remain prepared to stop if a child unexpectedly enters the roadway.Answer
  2. B
    Maintain your speed at the posted limit, assuming that driving at the numerical limit is always lawful.
  3. C
    Swerve into the opposing lane immediately to create space without checking for oncoming traffic.
  4. D
    Sound your horn repeatedly and continue at full speed so pedestrians clear the road for you.

Answer

Reduce your speed, cover the brake pedal, and remain prepared to stop if a child unexpectedly enters the roadway.
Defensive drivers anticipate potential hazards by recognizing risks early. Slowing down and covering the brake pedal when children are near the road significantly reduces perception-reaction time and stopping distance if an emergency stop becomes necessary.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify potential hazards in the driving environment.
Recognize that children playing near the road are unpredictable visual hazards.
Defensive driving requires continuously scanning for vulnerable road users who might suddenly move into your path.
2
Adjust control inputs proactively.
Ease off the accelerator and place your foot lightly over the brake pedal.
Covering the brake eliminates reaction delay, allowing immediate stopping if a child runs into the street.

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Defensive Driving and Hazard Anticipation
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