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## think about 

Think about how you’d feel if you injured or killed someone while you were driving. What difference would this make to the rest of your life? Who else would be affected? 

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The way to avoid crashes is to make sure that the space you plan to move into will be empty. To share the road safely with others, use your see-think-do  skills. 

## see-think-do 

Use your observation skills. Scan the intersection from left to right, and left again, looking for hazards. Walter started across the intersection without checking to make sure the road was clear. 

## see-think-do 

When another road user is approaching the space you were planning to use, you need to assess the risk, then choose the safest solution. 

It’s also important to know the right‑of‑way rules. When two or more road users want the same space, right‑of‑way rules tell you which road user should yield. However, other road users make mistakes and do unexpected things. It may not always be easy to decide who has the right‑of‑way. If in doubt, always be ready to give the right‑of‑way. 

To learn more about right‑of‑way rules, turn to chapter 4, rules of the road. 

## see-think-do 

## Speed control 

Drive at a safe speed. That way you will have time to stop if you need to. 

## Steering 

Keep both hands on the outside of the wheel to maintain good steering control. 

## Space margins 

If you keep well away from other road users, there will be less chance of space conflicts. You will have room to stop or to steer around if others start moving into your space. 

## Communication 

Let other road users know what you are doing so they can react in time. Watch for communication from other road users. 

## How to share the road 

Next time you are stopped at a busy intersection, look around and count the different types of road users you can see. You 

