Risk assessment in practice

Good drivers assess risk continuously. Use this simple process before and during every drive.

Risk assessment

The process

Process

  1. Identify hazards: weather, road, traffic, your condition
  2. Assess likelihood and consequence
  3. Choose measures: speed, position, communication, cancel/postpone

Practical checklist

Checklist

  • Fit to drive? rested, sober, focused
  • Vehicle ok? tyres, lights, windows
  • Conditions? visibility, surface, wind
  • Route plan? alternatives, time margin