noun
careful driving; defensive driving
Driving with the mindset that something unexpected might happen, often contrasted with だろう運転 (assuming nothing will happen). Used in traffic safety contexts.
See also: だろう運転
かもしれない運転を心がけることで、事故を減らせる。
By practicing careful driving that anticipates the unexpected, you can reduce accidents.
安全運転講習で「かもしれない運転」の重要性を学んだ。
I learned the importance of 'might happen' driving at a safe driving seminar.