Tracking
What is tracking in the context of driving?
The ability to follow a consistent path within your lane
What is SIM?
a system of processing information to create the time and space necessary to prevent collisions, close calls, and misunderstandings
What is the minimum following distance in seconds?
4 seconds in normal conditions
6 seconds when at highway speeds, have vision restrictions, slick roads, behind a motorcycle or behind a large truck
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What are turn around maneuvers used for?
You need to change direction sech as when you miss a turn
What are all the different parking maneuvers?
Foward Angle Parking
Forward Perpendicular Parking
Back-in Angle Parking
Back-in Perpendicular Parking
Back-in Parallel Parking
What vision is used to look to the target area?
Central vision
What is an open space?
You can see for at least 15 seconds in the direction you are looking (usually the front) and there is at least 4 seconds of following distance
Why is following distance important?
allows you to see restrictions and respond safely
helps manages risk
What is the pivot point for a backing turn?
The inside rear tire around with the vehicle pivots during the turn
What options do you have for a turnaround maneuver?
Right alley turnaround
Left alley turnaround
3 point/Y-turnaround
U-turn
What is the Lane/Side position used for forward parking?
Side Position 6
When taking your eyes off the target area, how long should you have your eyes off the target area?
1/3 of a second
What is the counting tempo for following distance or judging gaps?
1001, 1002, 1003, 1004...
1 Mississippi, 2 Mississippi, 3 Mississippi...
What is closure rate?
The rate at with one vehicle closes the space between itself and another vehicle or object
When backing straight where should your hands be placed? And where should you be looking?
Left hand on top of steering wheel (12 o'clock)
Right hand on the back of the front passenger seat
Path of travel which is at the rear of the car
What should you consider when picking a location to make a turnaround maneuver?
Amount of space available to complete the maneuver
No path or vision restrictions
Is it legal in this area
What is the Lane/Side position for back-in parking?
Side Position 3
What should you do as you exit a curve?
search and assess the new target area
What is a closed space?
You are unable to see for at least 15 seconds or there is less than 4 seconds of following distance
What are some problems that you can encounter with following too close? (at least two)
Forced to brake hard
Forced to make a hard steering action, which can cuse a skid or loss of control
Prevents you from gathering information of the environment
Blocks your view the target
Can restrict your path and/or vision
Not enough time to respond to changes
What is the best speed control when backing?
inching speed
What is the least risky turnaround maneuvers?
Drive around the block
Besides the backup camera how can you tell you have backed into a spot far enough?
Rear position reference point
One foot from door post OR in the middle of the back passenger window
When tracking accurately, what vision is used to see your placement on the road?
Fringe
What does perception mean?
Attaching meaning to what you are seeing
What is the point of no return?
Give an example scenario.
Point beyond which a driver can no longer stop safely without entering the intersection
Examples can vary - up to instructor if good scenario
When performing a backing turn where should you be targeting or looking?
For left backing turn look over your left shoulder
For right backing turn look over your right shoulder
For the most part U-Turns are illegal in the state of Oregon, but they are permitted in some locations and situations. What are the situations and locations you can make a U-turn?
When a sign is posted at an intersection stating you are allowed to make a U-turn. In this area it would mostly be where Tri-Met MAX trains are going down the middle of a road
Inside city limits, you have to be able to see 500 feet in both directions and it needs to be clear.
Outside city limits, you have to be able to see 1000 feet in both directions and it needs to be clear
How much space is needed for parallel parki?
1.5 car lengths