Defensive driving means "always expect the unexpected." The first step in driving defensively is to wear the seat belt. See Seat Belts.
Anticipate what they might do and be ready.
Reverse Automatic Transmission Unit
When the gear selector lever is moved to the Reverse (R) position (from the Park position)the normally high 35R pressure control solenoid 2 is commanded ON and the followingchanges occur in the transmission’s hydraulic and electrical systems:Fluid Pressure Directed in Preparation for a ShiftManual ...