Trucks
Recognizing risks
You’ve just explored how your brain works in traffic: how distractions, pressure, and even weather can shape the choices you make. But understanding risk isn’t just about theory – it’s about what you see, and how you see it.
At first glance, traffic might seem predictable. Cars follow lanes, signals change, people cross. But risks often hide in plain sight. Let’s take a closer look at how.
Risk mapping
Take a look at the image below.
In it, you’ll see a few everyday traffic situations. There are four risky situations hidden in the picture. At first glance, they might seem ordinary, but each one contains potential risks. Look closely and try to spot the risks. What would you do in that moment?
When you think you’ve found one, hover your cursor over it in the picture to see what the risk is. There are four risky situations to read about. Each one you uncover will help you understand the nature of the risk – and what actions could reduce or prevent it.
Own your safety by recognizing
the risks
Traffic might seem familiar, even routine, but risks often hide in plain sight. In this section, you’ve explored everyday situations where small choices can make a big difference.
Here’s what smart road users do.