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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.
Being distrustful of the behaviour of other users and adapting speed to the circumstances of the moment.
Consists solely of signalling manoeuvres with sufficient advance notice so that other drivers can anticipate them.
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