Noting the facts of your location—what’s around you or the subject of any scene you are studying—can be critical or even life-saving if something unexpected happens. Knowing where the emergency exits are in a darkened theater, which are the exit rows on a plane, or where the storm shelter or strongest doorway is in the event of a natural disaster can make all the difference. Situational awareness is imperative for decision making in many situations from air traffic control and emergency services to driving a car or maneuvering a bicycle along a busy street.
