Expect the unexpected. The road is an unpredictable place where drivers need to react to changing circumstances (not to mention the sometimes-questionable judgment of others).

While today’s automobiles are designed to keep their occupants safer than ever, distractions and challenges, such as cell phones, navigation systems and digital entertainment systems have also crept into our cars. To help prepare you for whatever and whomever the open road may present, we’ve assembled these reminders regarding defensive driving.