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Difficulty: EasyDefensive Driving and Hazard Anticipation

You are approaching an intersection with a green light that has been green for a long time. As you approach, you observe a vehicle traveling fast on the cross street that does not appear to be slowing down for its red light. What is the most effective defensive driving response?

  1. Ease off the accelerator and prepare to brake in case the cross-street vehicle fails to stop.Answer
  2. B
    Maintain your speed and proceed through the intersection since you have the legal right-of-way.
  3. C
    Accelerate quickly to clear the intersection before the cross-street vehicle reaches it.
  4. D
    Honk your horn continuously while continuing through the intersection at your current speed.

Answer

Ease off the accelerator and prepare to brake in case the cross-street vehicle fails to stop.
Defensive drivers anticipate potential errors made by other road users. When cross traffic appears unlikely to stop at a red light, easing off the accelerator and covering the brake provides the necessary time and distance to avoid a crash.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Scan the intersection and identify the hazard.
Recognize that the cross-street vehicle is approaching too quickly and may run the red light.
Defensive driving relies on early visual scanning and anticipating potential conflicts.
2
Take preventative speed adjustment measures.
Ease off the gas pedal and cover the brake to reduce reaction time.
Preventing a collision takes priority over asserting right-of-way.

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Defensive Driving and Hazard Anticipation
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