Defensive Driving
Defensive driving is a way of driving that anticipates hazards and other road users’ mistakes, so you can avoid accidents.
What is Defensive Driving?
It relies on scanning ahead, keeping space and planning escape routes. Assume others may not see you or may act unexpectedly. Many driver training courses teach its principles. Many employers send drivers of company cars on defensive driving courses.
How it works
By reading the road early and leaving margins, the driver has more time and space to react.
Why it matters for your car
Avoid distractions such as phone use. Adapt speed to the conditions, not just the limit.
Other terms
- Air-fuel Ratio
- Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
- Badge (Emblem)
- Charge Limit (State-of-Charge Target)
- Control Arm
- Control Unit Reprogramming (Flashing)
- Far-Side (Centre) Airbag
- Flat-Tappet Camshaft
- Frunk (Front Trunk)
- High-voltage Cable (Orange Cable)
- Horn
- Oil Analysis
- Parasitic Drain
- R1234yf Refrigerant
- Regeneration Levels (Regen Settings)
- Remote Engine Start
- Rental Car Inspection
- Roundabout
- Trim Removal Tools
- Vehicle Category (M1, N1)