Anticipating Behaviors 
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(Text on screen)
Anticipating Behaviors

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Two animated vehicles are driving down 
an animated roadway. Another car comes 
from behind and quickly passes the 
original two cars. The car in back is indicated 
to notice another car looking to merge in
front of it, and then the presence of three 
traffic cones shows why the car wanted to merge.

(Announcer: Male voice)
The behavior of another driver can indicate 
their intentions or set off a caution light 
in your head. Observe and monitor the 
cars around you. You may notice how 
stressed people tend to drive more erratically. 
You're more likely to witness this in more 
complex driving environments, such as 
in traffic, construction zones, et cetera.  

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Examples of poor driving are seen, including 
one car cutting another off, running 
through a stoplight and yellow light and 
weaving in and out of traffic. Next, we 
see a roadway from above. One car 
moves to maintain a space around it.

(Announcer: Male voice)
Drivers in a hurry may cut you off, run a 
stoplight, race through a yellow light, 
or weave in and out of traffic. Although it 
may be frustrating when others act irresponsibly, 
it's not worth becoming a risky driver 
yourself by getting upset or emotional. 
Maintaining a large space cushion around 
all four sides of your car is the best way 
to keep traffic moving smoothly and reduce 
the likelihood of dealing with a risky driver. 
This extra space will also protect you in case 
another driver acts in unexpected ways. 
You may see a cheater who pulls out into 
traffic or a timid driver who just waits 
for the other drivers and waves them through. 

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Driving is not a competition

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Cars are seen driving on a roadway. 
One car has a sign appear above it 
marking it as a “TOURIST.” Next, we see 
a phone appear above another car.  

(Announcer: Male voice) 
Remember, driving is not a competition. 
Look for signs, such as a brand new or older 
drivers, or out-of-state license plates. 
These could all point to a lost driver who's 
seeking direction. Drivers like this may make 
sudden hard stops or cross 
multiple lanes of traffic.  
Also, watch for distracted drivers who may 
be texting or talking on their phones. 
They may have to stop suddenly if they 
notice an obstacle too late. Or worse, 
they may cause a crash ahead.  

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Seen from above, one car drifts into the 
other lane just in front of the other car. 
The other car slows down to avoid the drifting 

(Announcer: Male voice) 
Watch for drivers who make frequent lane changes 
or drift into your lane. When you see a driver 
with erratic behaviors, fall back and give 
them space. Stay calm so you have a clear 
head to adjust your driving to avoid the person.  
 
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