BACKING
Giving a friendly beep of the horn.
What is one suggested means of gaining eye contact?
3 degrees of clear vision.
What is central vision?
4 seconds.
What is the minimum following distance for all vehicles?
Obtaining space, visibility and time.
What are the primary objectives of the Smith System?
Allows a driver to identify potential road hazards while there is still ample time to take evasive action if necessary.
What is 15 second eye lead time?
Vehicle design. -Blind areas. -Infrequent practice. Inadequate information.
What are common causes of backing collisions?
Do this before entering an intersection.
What is look left, look right, look left again?
Technique used to avoid rear end collisions.
What is check your mirror prior to braking?
The single largest factor in motor vehicle collisions.
What is driver error?
Early warning to the drivers behind you. -Helps reduce load shifts. -Saves brake wear and tear.
What are the advantages of early braking?
The only alternative to this technique for backing preparation.
What is G.O.A.L.? (Get Out And Look)
Detects undefined objects. -Triggered by light, motion, and color.
What is peripheral vision?
A significant part of creating better visibility and avoiding vision barriers.
What is proper following distance?
Vehicles entering the roadway ahead of you. -Traffic signs. -Pedestrians, cyclists, animals.
What are relevant objects?
The distance a driver needs to stop their vehicle safely to avoid entering the intersection.
What is the Point Of No Return?
The sides of the vehicle are exposed to conflicts or obstacles. -Limited visibility.
What are the disadvantages of turning while reversing?
Daydreaming is an excellent example of this.
What is a blank stare?
Every 5 to 8 seconds.
What is the frequency used for checking mirrors?
Can alert you that a vehicle might be in your blind spot.
What is checking over your shoulder?
The distance, measured in seconds, that a driver's eyes lead the vehicle.
Your information is current. -When you depart you have a clear view of the traffic and pedestrians. -You have more control of the space.
What are the advantages of backing upon arrival?
Tunnel vision.
What is a negative effect of a fixed stare?
The legal lane with the best visibility and the least potential for conflict.
What is the lane of least resistance?
Provides additional visibility, and room to maneuver in case of emergencies.
What is staying back 15-25 feet (depending on vehicle) when stopped at an intersection?
Tailgating.
What is the result of "Low Aim Steering"?