What should you do first to anticipate hazards before skating?

Check the surface and conditions.

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  1. Check the surface and conditions ✔
  2. Skate as fast as possible
  3. Ignore the weather report

Why: Checking conditions helps you anticipate hazards before they cause trouble.

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Answer: Check the surface and conditions. Checking conditions helps you anticipate hazards before they cause trouble.

  1. Scouting America: Skating www.scouting.org/merit-badges/skating
    Explain to your counselor the most likely hazards associated with skating
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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