AIM HIGH IN STEERING
EXPLAIN THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A FRESH TRAFFIC LIGHT VERSUS A STALE TRAFFIC LIGHT
Fresh traffic light:
A light that has just turned green as you approach.
stale traffic light:
A green light that has been green for a while before you got there.
WHAT IS THE MOST FREQUENT ACCIDENT WITHIN OUR COMPANY
HITTING A STATIONARY OBJECT
HOW DO YOU SCAN INTERSECTIONS?
LRL
WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO AVOID A REVERSING INCIDENT
DONT REVERSE AT ALL
THE LEGAL BAC (BLOOD ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION) LIMIT IN MOST U.S. STATES FOR ADULT DRIVERS.
0.08%
what is eye lead time and how do you calculate it on the road?
eye lead time is the distance we look ahead, pick a fixed object and count in seconds how long it takes you to reach that object
DISTRACTED DRIVING INCREASES YOUR CHANCE OF AN ACCIDENT BY WHAT PERCENTAGE?
400%
WHEN DRIVING THROUGH A WORK ZONE, THE MOST IMPORTANT THING TO DO IS THIS
SLOW FOR THE CONE
What is the point of no return?
The point-of-no-return is the point beyond where you can no longer stop safely without entering the intersection. Under normal conditions, that point is two seconds from the intersection
WHAT 3 THINGS TRIGGER A HARSH EVENT?
HARSH BRAKING, HARSH TURNING AND ROLLING STOPS
EXPLAIN PACING LIGHTS AND POINT OUT THE TWO BENEFITS
ANTICIPATING THE LIGHT CHANGING SO YOU CAN AVOID COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP WHENEVER POSSIBLE THE TWO BENEFITS WOULD BE FUEL CONSUMPTION AND WEAR AND TEAR
HOW DO YOU ELIMINATE VISION BARRIERS
YOU ELIMINATE VISION BARRIERS BY MAINTAINING YOUR DISTANCE FROM THE VEHICLE AHEAD OF YOU
WHAT TERM DESCRIBES WHEN A DRIVER’S FOCUS NARROWS SO MUCH ON ONE OBJECT OR AREA, LIKE THE ROAD STRAIGHT AHEAD, THAT THEY FAIL TO NOTICE HAZARDS IN THEIR SURROUNDINGS?
TUNNEL VISION
THE NUMBER OF SECONDS YOU SHOULD FOLLOW BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS.
4 seconds
What are the actions taken after an accident has occurred?
if someone is hurt call 911, call a leader, take pictures, gather information
WHAT ARE THREE DECISIONS DRIVERS MAKE ON THE ROAD?
SPEED LANE SELECTION AND POSITION
WHAT ARE THREE THINGS DRIVERS ARE MOST LIKELY TO ENCOUNTER ON THE ROAD?
PEOPLE, ANIMALS AND VEHICLES
WHAT ARE THE TWO TYPES OF VISON?
CENTRAL AND PERIPHERAL
WHAT ARE THE THREE TYPES OF DISTRACTED DRIVING?
COGNITIVE MANUAL AND VISUAL
What is the first thing you should do if your vehicle begins to hydroplane?
Ease off the accelerator
what are the 3 primary benefits of the smith system?
space = for the vehicle
visibility= for the driver
Time= to make deciscons
WHAT ARE THREE THINGS THAT PROVIDE DIRECTIONS TO DRIVERS ON THE ROAD?
SIGNS LIGHTS AND MARKINGS
WHAT ARE THE TWO TYPES OF STARES? EXPLAIN THEM
A BLANK STARE IS WHEN YOU SEE SOMETHING BUT YOUR MIND DOESN'T PROCESS IT A FIXED STARE IS WHAT YOU SEE SOMETHING BUT YOU CAN'T TAKE YOUR EYES OFF IT.
EXPLAIN SPACE CUSHION DRIVING
SPACE CUSHION DRIVING IS BEING AWARE OF THE SPACE SURROUNDING YOUR VEHICLE AND KNOWING WHEN TO MAKE NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS TO MAINTAIN THAT SPACE
What is the minimum tread depth required for steer tires on a truck
4/32 of an inch