Aim High In Steering
How far ahead should you look for hazards
15 seconds
How often should you check one of our mirrors
5-8s
How often is it recommended you should move your eyes
every 2 seconds
How do you build a space cushion around your vehicle while driving
create the proper following distance
drive with no objects to the front rear and sides of your vehicle
What steps can you take to ensure others see you
Use your horn to alert others of your presence
make eye contact with pedestrians and other motorists
What is a green light that you haven't seen change called
Stale Green Light
what are you creating when you get the big picture
360 circle of awareness
what are the two types of vision
central and peripheral
to leave yourself an out you should avoid travelling in _________
Clusters
Does achieving eye contact with another driver or pedestrian guarantee safety
No, eye contact only indicates that people see you, but it does not guarantee they will do what you would like
What hazards should you be looking for when aiming high in steering while driving
Traffic signs
traffic light changes
traffic slow downs
merging vehicles
4 s
what is the danger in not moving your eyes the recommended time frame
decrease peripheral vision
How far back should you stay from the vehicle in front of you when stopped in traffic
20-25 feet
Make sure they see you recommends what type of sound when using your horn to seek eye contact?
A light, friendly tap or two
What hazards should you be looking for while aiming high in steering while parking
overhangs
bollards
other vehicles
signs
What is it called when you are too close to the vehicle in front of you and you can't see around it
Billboarding
what is it called when you do not move your eyes for the recommended amount of time
Fixed stare
While Parking what it the goal of leaving yourself an out
To leave the parking space by pulling forward in the easiest manner
What is eye contact a major component of in the driving environment
communication
what are the benefits to aiming high in steering
Lower fuel and maintenance costs
Gives us time to avoid hazards
What is the benefit to getting the big picture
creates space
hazard avoidance
What are the benefits to keeping your eyes moving
identify hazards
maintain peripheral vision
avoid distractions
creates time to respond to hazards
What are the benefits to leaving yourself an out
What are the benefits to making sure others see you
alerting others to your presence and intentions early enough to avoid conflict