One other thing to add in regards to situational awareness and leaving your options open.
Never get closer to the vehicle in front of you so that you drive out should something happen. It is common in the third world for example for criminals to use motorcycles to get to their victims roadside.
When you park or stop always ensure you can see the entire rear tire of the vehicle in front of you. That is a quick rule of thumb that ensure you can clearance to get out from behind them if necessary.
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