3 of 1 ·Risk Is Not Fear

Lesson 3 · Choices and Trade-offs
Compare likelihood, impact and precautions without panic.
Click to zoomIllustration supporting Risk has two dimensionsRisk combines how likely something is with how serious the result would be. Fear can be intense even when likelihood is low; calm can hide a common serious risk.
The answer is not simply safe or dangerous. Route, traffic, helmet, visibility, experience and weather change both likelihood and impact. Precautions can reduce risk without removing the activity.
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