Before making a move, what can you do to prepare?

Before making a move, what can you do to prepare?

• A. Assess the situation by considering how critical it is, what my choices are, and the consequences.
• B. Increase speed to pass the hazard.
• C. Signal and proceed.
• D. Determine if action is needed by evaluating the situation.

Answer: (D)

Before making a move, determine if action is needed by evaluating the situation. This means quickly scanning for hazards, gaps, and space around you to decide whether you actually need to change speed, direction, or position. If nothing requires action, you can stay as you are and keep a steady path. If action is needed, you’ve already done the hard part of deciding the best course, and you can proceed with a safe plan—check mirrors, signal your intent, adjust your speed, and choose a path with enough room to complete the maneuver safely. This helps prevent reacting to every momentary cue and reduces the chance of taking a risky or unnecessary action. Rushing to pass a hazard by speeding up isn’t typically safer, and signaling alone isn’t enough unless you’ve first determined that action is required.

Before making a move, determine if action is needed by evaluating the situation. This means quickly scanning for hazards, gaps, and space around you to decide whether you actually need to change speed, direction, or position. If nothing requires action, you can stay as you are and keep a steady path. If action is needed, you’ve already done the hard part of deciding the best course, and you can proceed with a safe plan—check mirrors, signal your intent, adjust your speed, and choose a path with enough room to complete the maneuver safely. This helps prevent reacting to every momentary cue and reduces the chance of taking a risky or unnecessary action. Rushing to pass a hazard by speeding up isn’t typically safer, and signaling alone isn’t enough unless you’ve first determined that action is required.