LADA: Look, Assess, Decide, Act
LADA is a simple routine to help you spot hazards early and make safe decisions while driving.
1. Look
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Keep scanning the road ahead, behind, and to the sides.
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Check your mirrors regularly.
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Watch for cars, pedestrians, cyclists, and changes in the road.
2. Assess
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Think about what’s happening.
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Is the hazard moving or still?
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Which direction is it going?
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How might it affect you?
3. Decide
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Choose what to do next — safely and calmly.
You might need to:-
Slow down or stop
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Change position
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Carry on carefully
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4. Act
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Do what you’ve decided — smoothly and in control.
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Use MSPSL (Mirror, Signal, Position, Speed, Look) when needed.
Example
You’re approaching a pedestrian crossing:
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Look: You see someone near the crossing.
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Assess: They look like they’re about to cross.
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Decide: You plan to slow down and prepare to stop.
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Act: You ease off the gas, cover the brake, and stop if they step out.
Practicing LADA helps you stay alert, think ahead, and drive safely every time. 🌟
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