Which statement best reflects the goal of defensive driving?

• A. It focuses only on yourself
• B. It aims to remove unknowns by planning ahead
• C. It relies on luck
• D. It requires quick reflexes only

Answer: (B)

Defensive driving focuses on reducing risk by anticipating hazards and planning ahead. The best statement captures this by saying the goal is to remove unknowns by planning ahead. By scanning the road, watching for brake lights, pedestrians, and changing conditions, a driver creates time and space to react. This means keeping a safe following distance, adjusting speed to the conditions, and choosing a lane position that provides good visibility and room to maneuver. These practices minimize surprises and give you options if something unexpected occurs.

Focusing only on yourself misses how other road users and conditions affect safety. Relying on luck isn’t a strategy, and depending only on quick reflexes can fail when hazards appear faster than you can react or at high speeds.