Assumptions
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One of the biggest mistakes we can be misled by on the streets is to make assumptions, and which contravenes the first Golden Rule of 'Never Assume Anything.'
Making assumptions while driving can turn an ordinary trip into a dangerous situation in an instant. Trusting that others will do what you expect or sticking to habitual responses can leave you vulnerable to mistakes. Staying safe behind the wheel requires more than just experience, it demands clear thinking, alertness, and the willingness to question what seems obvious.
What happens when you assume another driver will obey a stop sign? How can you avoid misjudging the actions of pedestrians or cyclists? Why do familiar routes lead to risky shortcuts or complacency? How do assumptions reduce your reaction time in unpredictable traffic? What habits can help you stay alert and base decisions on real-time observations?
This page offers essential insights into why assumptions are dangerous on the road and how they influence your split-second decisions. It provides practical strategies to strengthen your situational awareness, think critically under pressure, and drive more defensively. By identifying the risks hidden in routine behavior and replacing assumption with observation, you’ll gain confidence, improve reaction time, and make safer decisions behind the wheel.
We examine in more detail these common areas where wrong assumptions are made, as explained in the related video:
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