Student worksheet 3.1

Discussion questions

• What do you predict could happen in the situations?
• Why are these situations more or less risky than the other situations?
• Describe the factors that could make these situations more or less dangerous.

Consider the following:

• gender
• personal values about what is right or wrong
• the person's level of skill or experience
• the environmental conditions
• the vehicle/mechanical design that would contribute to the risk of the situation
• what the potential consequences are
• whether the person is alone or in a group

• Consider the high-risk situations. What strategies could be put in place to make them less risky? Rank them in order of effectiveness.