<P> The standard Safe Practices for Motor Vehicle Operations , ANSI / ASSE Z15. 1 , defines defensive driving skills as `` driving to save lives , time , and money , in spite of the conditions around you and the actions of others . '' This definition is taken from the National Safety Council 's Defensive Driving Course . It is a form of training for motor vehicle drivers that goes beyond mastery of the rules of the road and the basic mechanics of driving . Its aim is to reduce the risk of collision by anticipating dangerous situations , despite adverse conditions or the mistakes of others . This can be achieved through adherence to a variety of general guidelines , such as following the assured clear distance ahead and two second rules , as well as the practice of specific driving techniques . </P>
using techniques that aim at keeping you safe when conditions are not conducive to driving
defensive driving skills