28 Navigating the Urban Top Five Defensive Driving Tips It can be a madhouse on the road. Drivers are all determined to get to their destinations, sometimes as fast as they can and with little regard to other vehicles around them. Unsafe driving can cause not only accidents, but run-ins with local law enforcement. The National Safety Council defines defensive driving as “driving to save lives, time and money, in spite of the conditions around you and the actions of others.” Defensive driving keeps you and those around you safe. Here are five tips to follow the next time you get behind the wheel. JUNGLE