developing your smart driving skills 8 Plan your driving Predict the scene You in the driver’s seat – part 4 You in the driver’s seat – part 5 think about What would you do if a child  suddenly ran in front of your  car? Could you stop in time? Now you’re definitely going to be late. You start  worrying about missing your appointment for the oil  change and being late to pick up your friend. You think  about going faster. What choice would you make? Take a chance and  speed?  or Keep to the speed limit  and plan your time  better in the future? Part of good driving is planning ahead. This means planning  enough time to get to your destination and knowing the  shortest and safest route. It may mean equipping your vehicle  for winter driving conditions. Can you think of other driving  plans you may need to make? You’re driving too fast, and you forget to watch the traffic  lights at the next intersection. Suddenly you find yourself  coming up to the intersection and the light has already  turned yellow. What choice would you make next time? Predict the scene well ahead?  or Respond in a hurry? That light could change soon. Should I  STOP or GO?