It is a highly effective method that helps drivers anticipate hazards and
react early enough. It is based on the principle:
“Always expect the unexpected!”
The goal of this method is to develop the habit of preparing to brake, observing
the surroundings, and making responsible decisions in places where the risk of a
dangerous situation is greatest. It consists of 4 steps:
A – Take Your Foot Off the Gas
When you approach a potentially dangerous area, take your foot off the gas pedal. Slowing down
gives you more time to assess the situation and react.
B – Keep Your Right Foot Over the Brake
Move your right foot over the brake pedal. This shortens your reaction time and allows you to
start braking immediately if necessary.
C – Check for Hazards (Be Like a Sniper!)
Carefully observe the road and its surroundings. Pay attention to pedestrians, cyclists, other vehicles, and
areas with limited visibility. Follow the principle of limited trust—don’t assume that other
road users will behave properly.
D – Decision
After assessing the situation, make the right decision: if IT’S SAFE, YOU CAN GO; if NOT,
STOP and YIELD THE RIGHT OF WAY. Your decision must be 100% accurate.
A 99% assessment is not enough, and that missing 1% can result in an accident.
We apply this rule in the following situations:
