In between there's a process called education, also known as checking things out.

I want to drive up there and check things out, see what's going on at the scene.

He needed some time to check things out and to think.

Ms. White will call me herself to check things out.

"I feel much better when he's here to check things out."

"We have to get back to the boat and check things out."

She thought about using her cell phone to call for help but decided to check things out first.

I thought I'd call and check things out for you.

"You might want to send someone over to check things out."

But first he felt a need to check things out.