What is SIPDE?

What is SIPDE?

• A. Scan, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute
• B. See, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute
• C. Scan, Observe, Predict, Decide, Execute
• D. Survey, Inspect, Predict, Decide, Exit

Answer: (A)

SIPDE is a defensive riding loop that helps you stay ahead of hazards by continuously applying five steps: Scan, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute. The best answer matches exactly those five actions in order. Start by scanning the road and surroundings to spot anything that could become a risk. Then identify what you’ve found—hazards like other vehicles, pedestrians, debris, or changing road conditions. Next, predict what those hazards might do next so you can anticipate conflicts before they happen. After that, decide on the safest course of action given your speed, position, and the situation. Finally, execute that plan smoothly—adjust your speed, change your lane position, or communicate your intentions. The other options mix in different verbs (like See, Observe, Survey, Inspect) or replace Execute with Exit, which aren’t the standard SIPDE steps, and thus don’t capture the established process.

SIPDE is a defensive riding loop that helps you stay ahead of hazards by continuously applying five steps: Scan, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute. The best answer matches exactly those five actions in order. Start by scanning the road and surroundings to spot anything that could become a risk. Then identify what you’ve found—hazards like other vehicles, pedestrians, debris, or changing road conditions. Next, predict what those hazards might do next so you can anticipate conflicts before they happen. After that, decide on the safest course of action given your speed, position, and the situation. Finally, execute that plan smoothly—adjust your speed, change your lane position, or communicate your intentions. The other options mix in different verbs (like See, Observe, Survey, Inspect) or replace Execute with Exit, which aren’t the standard SIPDE steps, and thus don’t capture the established process.