What attitude should a driver adopt to effectively anticipate dangerous situations?

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The correct answer is to always be attentive and ready to react. This is the foundation of defensive driving. Anticipation means observing the road (scanning far ahead and to the sides) to detect signs of danger before they happen, allowing you to gain reaction time. Analysis of incorrect options: Thinking only others can fail: This is a wrong attitude. A good driver must be wary and foresee that anyone, including themselves, can make a mistake or encounter an obstacle. Keeping the foot on the brake at all times: This is an incorrect practice known as 'riding the brake'. It causes mechanical wear, brake overheating (fading), and confuses drivers behind you by unnecessarily illuminating the brake lights. The foot is only placed over the brake pedal when a real risk is perceived.

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