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MENTAL MODEL · M1166

Defensive Driving

Defensive Driving
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30

CORE DEFINITION

Assume that everyone else on the road is a 'madman' or 'likely to make mistakes', thereby reserving safe distance and reaction time, rather than assuming others will obey traffic rules.

SCAFFOLDING EFFECT

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Reduce cognitive load

- Pessimistic risk control: In cooperation, assume the other party will be late, will breach, will misunderstand. Prepare Plan B in advance. This is not distrust, but mature professionalism.

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Anchor fast decisions

Assume other road users will make mistakes, reserve margin and escape routes in advance, and use one's own caution to neutralize the consequences of others' errors.

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