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Defensive Driving
What you need to know
Scanning ahead, anticipating hazards and keeping an escape route. In the official Ontario tests, questions on this topic come from the Ministry of Transportation's Driver's Handbook (for cars) and Motorcycle Handbook (for riders).
Sample practice questions
What is the main purpose of scanning the road well ahead while driving?
- To identify hazards early so you have more time to react safely
- To find the fastest lane
- To check the posted speed on signs
- To avoid using your mirrors
💡 Scanning well ahead lets you identify hazards and changing conditions early, giving you more time to respond safely.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the main purpose of scanning the road well ahead while driving?
- To identify hazards early so you have more time to react safely Scanning well ahead lets you identify hazards and changing conditions early, giving you more time to respond safely.
More questions on Defensive Driving and every other topic live in the G1 practice test and M1 practice test.