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Positive Affirmations for defensive driving

1. I am able to deal with distractions or unexpected things that happen on road

while driving.

2. I am able to plan ahead in advance and I am driving safely.

3. I am able to recognize dangerous situations early enough to avoid them,

despite difficult conditions or the mistakes of others.

4. I am able to effectively observe to the front and rear of the vehicle regularly.

5. I am in total control of both myself and the vehicle.

6. I am always anticipating the actions of other road users and I am prepared for

the unexpected so that I am not taken by surprise.

7. I am always driving with responsibility, care, consideration and courtesy to

others.

8. I am able to look 15-20 vehicles ahead to identify possible dangers that gives

me more time to react.

9. I am always driving at a safe distance from the vehicle ahead and I keep

looking for changes of speed and positions of other drivers.

10. I always travel at the correct speed and correct gear for the conditions I am

faced with.

11. If other drivers makes mistakes, I help them instead of making it harder for

them.

12. I always concentrate on driving 100% of the time.

13. I always scan in front, beside and behind me.

14. I anticipate hazards easily.

15. I let other motorists know what I intend to do. I use my turn signals, horn,stoplights, headlights, hazard flashers and maintain my lane position.

16. I am able to identify possible risks or dangers early in the road scene around

you.

17. I am able to respond in a way and in time to avoid or deal with these possible

threats.

18. I am able to look out early for the car or bus in front or behind me.

19. I am able to look out early for the motor cycle travelling beside me.

20. I am able to look out early for the truck reversing up ahead of me.

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21. I am able to look out early for the car approaching in the overtaking lane five

car lengths behind me.

22. I am able to look out early for the people walking or crossing the road all

around me.

23. I am able to look out early for the people riding bikes.

24. I am able to look out early for the sun glare when I am driving at sunrise or

sunset.

25. I am able to look out for changes in weather conditions like heavy rain or a

sand storm.

26. I am able to look out for the changes in traffic conditions around building

sites.

27. I am able to look out for the build up of sand on the side of the road especially

after a sand storm.

28. I am able to avoid hazards and risky situations while driving.

29. I continuously scan the horizon to know exactly what is happening and what is

likely to happen around me at all times on the road.

30. I know how to scan the road around me so I can work what is likely to happen

and I choose how to stay safe.

31. I am scanning all the time and that gives me information that allows me to

decide on my next actions.

32. I am scanning the road scene around me by looking ahead, to the sides and in

rear view mirrors.

33. I do the headcheck as well as I use mirrors to make sure everything around me

when necessary such as when reversing, changing lanes, merging or pulling

out to overtake.

34. I always drive carefully and obey all traffic laws. I pay attention to the advice

from the driving instructor at all times.

35. I keep myself continuously in learning mode while driving at all times.