Weather Conditions
Name 2 things you can do to drive safer when experiencing sun glare
What is
- use visor
- sunglasses
- clean streaks/dust before driving
- increase following distance
What is in the center of your path of travel
What is a target
Name 3 things you search for on the road
Road signs, traffic control devices show directional information, road conditions, hazards, and regulatory information
Oddities like slowed traffic where traffic usually moves quickly
Obstructions of sight
Distractions on the side of the road (pedestrians)
The sun (is it going up/down)
Weather (Will it change during the drive)
What zone around your car is the hardest to manage
You should maintain this around your car to give yourself an out
What is a space cushion
Name 3 things you can do to drive safer at night
What is
Make sure cars lights are working properly before driving
Reduce inside glare
Flip rearview mirror to night mode
Use high beams responsibly
Increase following distance
What level is your target at
Eye level or above
How far ahead should you search?
20-30 seconds
Zones can be 3 things, what are they
Open, closed, changing
What does SMOG stand for
Signal, mirror, over the shoulder, go
Name 3 things you can do to drive safer in rainy conditions
Make sure wipers and tires are in good condition
Make sure windshield washer fluid is high
Avoid using cruise control
Avoid puddles
Increase following distance
What can you use to align your car to the road and your target
What is the steering wheel
What does the R stand for in SIPDER
what is review
What are lane positions used for?
for drivers to adjust in order to minimize risk and create space between their car and the possible hazard
What is a blind spot
Areas around the vehicle that cannot be directly observed by the driver
Name 3 things you can do to drive safer in snowy conditions
Remove all snow from roof, hood, and windows
Make sure tires are in good condition
Break and accelerate slowly
Increase following distance
The center of our steering wheel should be aligned with
What is a target
What does SIPDE stand for?
What is search, identify, predict, decide, execute
How many lane positions are there
5
What do you use your focal vision for
Targeting and reading signs
What does the term overdrive your headlights mean?
The outside of the steering wheel is lined up with where
Your wheels will travel on your path of travel
What is the order of the smith system
Keep your eyes moving (don’t stare)
Aim high in steering (look far ahead)
Make sure other highway users see you
Get the big picture (look for hazards)
Leave yourself an out (space cushion)
Aim high in steering (look far ahead)
Get the big picture (look for hazards)
Keep your eyes moving (don’t stare)
Make sure other highway users see you
Leave yourself an out (space cushion)
What are the 4 main driving limitations
Space, traction, time, visibility
What can be detected by your peripheral vision
Motion and color change