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.
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.