Situation Reaction Test (SRT)
Decisive, practical, responsible — in a line or two
About sixty short real-life situations, roughly thirty minutes for all of them. For each, you write what you would do. With barely thirty seconds per item, your answers reveal your instinctive, habitual way of reacting — which is exactly what's being read.
The ASSESS–ACT–RESOLVE habit
- Assess — grasp the real problem in a flash.
- Act — do something concrete yourself; don't just call for help.
- Resolve — aim for an outcome that actually fixes it.
The hero of your reaction should act. 'He informs the police and helps the injured to hospital' beats 'He gets scared and runs for help.'
Be practical and responsible
Officer-like reactions are realistic and take responsibility. Use what's actually available, act within your power, and don't abandon the situation. Avoid heroics that ignore safety, and avoid passing the buck entirely.
Keep it short and finish the set
One clear line is enough. Don't write paragraphs — you'll run out of time and the unanswered ones speak louder than long answers. Pace yourself to attempt them all.
Strong vs. weak — side by side
"…threw the child a rope/branch, raised an alarm for help, and pulled the child out, then arranged first aid."
"…panicked and ran to find someone who could swim." (passive, abandons the moment)
Common mistakes to avoid
- ✗Passive reactions — fetching help instead of acting.
- ✗Unrealistic heroics that ignore safety or common sense.
- ✗Long, wordy answers that cost you the rest of the set.
- ✗Leaving many blank because you over-wrote the early ones.
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Frequently asked questions
How many SRT situations come in the SSB?
You get 60 situations to attempt in 30 minutes — roughly 30 seconds each. The goal is a quick, practical, responsible reaction, not a perfect essay.
What is the best way to answer an SRT?
Read the situation, decide the most sensible real-life action, and write it in one or two crisp lines showing you assessed the problem, acted, and resolved it. Stay positive and solution-focused.
Should I attempt all 60 SRTs?
Attempt as many as you can honestly and quickly. A high number of sensible, consistent responses shows decisiveness — but never fake reactions just to finish.