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Why should a defensive driver continuously think about an 'escape route'?
An escape route is the pre-planned space — an open lane, a shoulder, a gap — you can use if a hazard appears. Thinking about it continuously means you already k
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Question: Why should a defensive driver continuously think about an 'escape route'?
Answer options:
- To plan where to park ✅ So that if a hazard suddenly develops, there is already a planned safe direction to steer or brake
- To find shortcuts on the trip
- To avoid paying tolls
Correct answer: So that if a hazard suddenly develops, there is already a planned safe direction to steer or brake
Explanation: An escape route is the pre-planned space — an open lane, a shoulder, a gap — you can use if a hazard appears. Thinking about it continuously means you already know where to go when split-second action is required, reducing reaction delay.
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