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21 Cards in this Set
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What’s two words best describe defensive driving? |
Space and visibility rule |
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Rule #1 |
Aim high in steering how |
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How do you do it? |
Imaginary target-baseball/ dartboard |
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What does it for you? |
Centers car in traffic lane. Safe path on turns |
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Key phrase |
“Find a safe path well ahead” |
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Rule #2 |
Get the big picture |
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How do you do it ? |
How wide and deep? What’s in it? Objects and ground |
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What does it do for you? |
KEEPS YOU AWAY FROM BILLBOARDS. SMOOTH STOPS AND TURNS. BUYS TIME |
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Key Phrase |
"STAY BACK AND SEE IT ALL" |
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Rule #3 |
Keep your eyes moving |
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HOW DO YOU DO IT? |
MOVE EYES. FRONT 2 SECONDS. REAR 5-8 SECONDS. |
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What does it do for you |
It keeps you alive at intersections. Keeps eyes ahead of car |
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Key phrase |
“Scan-don’t Stare” |
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Rule #4 |
Leave yourself an out |
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How do you do it? |
Have an escape route. Take path of at least resistance |
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What does it do for you |
Space on all four sides, but always in front |
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Key phrase |
Be prepared. Expect the unexpected |
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Rule #5! |
Make sure they see you |
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How do u do it ? |
Communicate in traffic- horns, lights, and signals |
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What does it do for you? |
Establish eye to eye contact. |
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Key phrase |
“ don’t gamble - use your horn, lights and signals |
