Escape Routes, Escape Paths or Escape Roads
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A sudden swerve or split-second lane change can be the difference between a close call and a serious crash. Knowing how to spot and use escape routes is a vital part of defensive driving that helps you stay in control when the unexpected happens. Good drivers are always thinking ahead, scanning the road for options, and making space before danger strikes.
What is an escape route while driving? How do you identify potential escape paths in heavy traffic? When should you use an escape route instead of braking? Why is it important to keep a way out at all times? How can escape routes reduce the risk of collision in unpredictable situations?
This page offers practical advice for recognizing and using escape routes to avoid accidents and maintain safe driving habits. With clear guidance on scanning your surroundings and planning ahead, it helps drivers prepare for emergencies, respond quickly to road hazards, and make smarter decisions under pressure.
This section focuses on the end goal of this course, namely to be able to predict, or forecast, scenarios on the roads, BEFORE they happen.
The three Golden Rules are designed to condition our minds to be able to accomplish that. It is a progressive thought pattern which takes place strictly in the sequence as outlined.
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