Hazard anticipation is used to?

• A. Plan safe responses.
• B. Make you drive slower forever.
• C. Eliminate all hazards.
• D. Be unnecessary.

Answer: (A)

Hazard anticipation is about spotting potential dangers ahead and planning safe ways to handle them before problems develop. By scanning the road, you notice what could happen—like a car braking suddenly, a pedestrian stepping into the path, a motorcycle weaving between lanes, or slick pavement after rain. With that foresight, you pre-emptively adjust course: slow down sooner, increase following distance, change lanes if needed, or signal your intentions clearly. This proactive planning gives you time to react smoothly and reduces the risk of surprises turning into crashes. It isn’t about driving slower forever or trying to eliminate every hazard, and it isn’t unnecessary—it's a key protective habit.