Which statement best describes the purpose of defensive driving?

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Anticipating what other road users might do and using safe driving habits to prevent crashes is what defensive driving is all about. By looking ahead, watching for hazards, leaving space, signaling intentions, and adjusting speed to conditions, you reduce risk and help everyone stay safe on the road. The best description is the one that emphasizes anticipating others' actions and hazards and responding with safe habits to keep everyone safe. The other ideas don’t fit defensive driving: driving aggressively to max out speed increases danger; ignoring signs and signals ignores rules and safety; and always staying in the left lane isn’t a universal safety practice and can hinder safe driving.