defensive driving
[ dih-fen-siv drahy-ving ]
noun
the practice of using driving strategies that minimize risk and help avoid accidents, as by predicting hazards on the road (often used attributively): Get an insurance discount by taking a defensive driving course.
Origin of defensive driving
1First recorded in 1935–40
Words Nearby defensive driving
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