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Yes, you should, looking ahead for potential hazards is great practice!
To scan for potential hazards on the road, constantly check your surroundings by using your mirrors, looking ahead for changes in traffic patterns, staying alert to pedestrians and cyclists, and maintaining a safe following distance from other vehicles. Be proactive in anticipating potential risks and always be prepared to react quickly if needed.
to locate potential hazards in the ongoing driving scene?
Scanning the road ahead for hazards helps drivers see road sings or driving information, and too see cars and people up ahead.
An orderly visual search pattern is a process that safe drivers use to identify all information relevant to the driving task. A typical process is: 1. Look in your 3-5 second travel zone (where you'll be 3-5 seconds from now) from left to right for potential hazards. 2. Look in your 5-10 second travel zone for potential hazards, and glance as far straight ahead as you can see 3. Scan your rear-view mirror 4. Scan your side mirrors and speedometer 5. Repeat: you should spend about a second for each of the above steps. Although at first it will seem strange to not be looking straight ahead all the time, by keeping your eyes moving in this manner, you'll be able to see hazards that you wouldn't ordinarily have seen until it was too late.
Follow the four R's of driving: Read the road ahead, React to potential hazards, Reduce your speed when needed, and Remain focused and alert at all times.
Hazards within 10-12 seconds in front of your vehicle could include sudden braking by the vehicle ahead, pedestrians crossing the street, animals on the road, or debris that could cause you to swerve or lose control. It's important to scan the road ahead and be prepared to react quickly to avoid potential dangers.
Scanning the road ahead for hazards helps drivers see road sings or driving information, and too see cars and people up ahead.
To locate potential hazards in the ongoing driving scene, it is important to constantly scan the area ahead, check mirrors regularly, and anticipate the actions of other drivers or road users. Look out for factors such as changing road conditions, pedestrians, cyclists, animals, and erratic driving behavior from other vehicles. Staying focused and attentive can help you identify and react to hazards effectively while driving.
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as a defensive driver you must follow the car ahead of you at safe distance of?