developing your smart driving skills see-think-do Assess the risk You in the driver’s seat – part 2 You in the driver’s seat – part 1 Whenever you drive, you will see hazards. To make good  driving decisions, follow this two‑step process:  You’re driving down a two-lane highway, and are just  starting into a sharp curve. You can’t see very far ahead.  In this scene, the risk is moderate. You can’t see well ahead, so  you need to slow down a little and be cautious. As you go into the curve, a driver in a red car behind pulls  out to pass you, even though the highway is divided by a  solid double yellow line. Now the risk increases. This is not a good time for that driver to pass because there may be all kinds of hazards just around  the curve.  To assess just how risky this situation is, ask yourself what could  happen. What if that driver finds an unexpected obstacle  just around the curve? He may have to slow down and stop  suddenly or pull back into your lane. That means you need to  be ready to slow down or stop if necessary. If you are the driver of  the blue car, what are  the possible risks in this  situation?  66 1. Assess the risk.  2. Choose the best solution. 