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What does the principle of anticipation in defensive driving consist of?

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Being distrustful of the behaviour of other users and adapting speed to the circumstances of the moment.

The principle of anticipation consists of: anticipating the movements of others to get ahead of unexpected situations, being distrustful of other users, assuming they may make a mistake or perform an unexpected manoeuvre. Adapting driving to the circumstances of traffic, the road and the driver.

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  • Approaching the vehicle ahead to see its behaviour in advance.

  • Consists solely of signalling manoeuvres with sufficient advance notice so that other drivers can anticipate them.

  • Being distrustful of the behaviour of other users and adapting speed to the circumstances of the moment.

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