What does Decide require in the IPDE cycle?

• A. Decide on a course of action.
• B. Observe the roadway.
• C. Identify hazards.
• D. Execute the action.

Answer: (A)

In the Decide stage, you choose the best course of action to reduce risk based on what you’ve observed and the hazards you’ve identified. After you observe the roadway and recognize hazards, you predict what might happen next and then determine how you should respond—whether that means slowing down, changing lanes, adjusting your speed, or altering your path. The key is picking a specific action to implement to stay safe, which is then carried out in the next step. That’s why choosing to decide on a course of action is the most accurate description of what Decide requires. Observing the roadway and identifying hazards belong to earlier steps, while executing the action happens after you decide.