Defensive Driving

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Under the Texas Move Over/Slow Down law, if you cannot safely change lanes away from a stopped emergency vehicle, you must:

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Defensive driving means anticipating potential hazards and making safe, informed decisions on the road. It’s about being prepared for the unexpected actions of other drivers, pedestrians, and road conditions.

Key defensive driving techniques include maintaining a safe following distance (the 3-second rule), scanning the road ahead, checking mirrors regularly, and always having an escape route. At highway speeds, increase your following distance to 4 or more seconds.

This category also covers how to handle aggressive drivers, avoid road rage situations, and make safe lane changes. The DMV test will challenge your understanding of space management and hazard anticipation.

Key Topics

Following distance (3-second rule)
Scanning and mirror checks
Space management
Hazard anticipation
Handling aggressive drivers
Special driving situations

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Defensive Driving45 Road Rules & Speed Limits44 Road Signs40 Safety38 Distractions & Impairment35 General Knowledge30 Vehicle Safety & Equipment30 Traffic Signals25 Sharing the Road19 Turns & Intersections15 Adverse Weather12 Right of Way11 Passing & Lane Changes10