Identify and Predict
Decide and Execute
Vocab
Other
100
Your ability to predict and make sound judgments will improve as you gain _______ and ________.
Knowledge and experience
100
What are the three important actions you will execute?
Control speed, steer, and communicate
100
What is the area of space around your vehicle called?
space cushion
100
What is the basic requirement for vehicle control?
traction
200
What are the two parts of your "field of vision"?
central vision and peripheral vision
200
What are the three things that will enable you to avoid hazards and conflicts in your intended path?
The IPDE process, The Smith System, and The Zone control system
200
A process of searching critical areas in a regular sequence is?
orderly visual search pattern
200
Commentary driving is a system of "________ ___ ____"
thinking out loud
300
Name the six zone locations
Front zone, left-front zone, right-front zone, rear zone, left-rear zone, right-rear zone.
300
How is the car positioned in each of the three lane positions?
lane position 1: center lane position 2: 3-6 in. from the left line of lane lane position 3: 3-6 in. from the right line of lane
300
An organized method to help drivers develop good seeing habit is?
The Smith System
300
What are the three ways risk factors can be contributed?
The driver, The vehicle, and Roadway and environment
400
What are the three ranges you look at while driving?
target area range, 12-15 second range, and 4-6 second range
400
Name at least four ways you can communicate with others.
-headlight, taillight, brake lights -turn signal -parking lights and hazard flashers -back up lights -horn -car position
400
What is the difference between "open zones" and "closed zones"?
-Open Zones: is a space where you can drive without restriction to your line of sight -Closed Zones: is a space not open to you because of a restriction in your line of sight
400
Name the three parts of the structure of the "zone control system"?
Zone change, check other zones, and creating time and space
500
Two major elements in the traffic scene you must make predictions about are _____
-The actions of other roadway users -Your control of your vehicle and consequences of your actions
500
Name the three decisions you must make when applying the IPDE process.
decide to change speed, decide to change direction, and decide to communicate
500
Name and define all of the steps of the IPDE process.
-Identify: When you give meaning to what you see -Predict: You interpret the info you identified -Decide: Predicting or choosing a mental task -Execute: Carrying out your decision
500
What are the five keys of the Smith System?
1) Aim high in steering 2) Get the big picture 3) Keep your eyes moving 4) Leave yourself an "out' 5) Make sure they see you
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