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10 Cards in this Set
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Clearing intersections |
When approaching, turning, going through, or starting up at intersections scan ahead, look left, right, then back to the left. Scan your driving scene getting the big picture and look left, right, first, looking for pedestrians, bicycles, motorcycles, and vehicles to ensure they are obeying their traffic sign or signal, also look for any obstructions that may block your visibility. Look left the second time because that’s the first lane of traffic I’m going to enter. Prior to entering the intersection, I check my traffic side mirror looking for traffic in the lane next to my vehicle that may turn in front of me. As I proceed through the intersection I check my opposite traffic side mirror to ensure I cleared it of any hazards. Why? Keeps you alive at intersections. |
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When stopped in traffic |
When stopped in traffic, I leave enough space between the front bumper of my vehicle and the rear bumper of the vehicle in front of me. If that vehicle stalls or becomes disabled, I can maneuver around it without having to back up in traffic. The space I leave in front of my vehicle is proportionate to the size of see my vehicle. The longer my vehicle, the more space required. Why? Have escape route. |
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Count 1,2,3, after vehicle ahead has started to move |
Count 1,2,3 after vehicle ahead has started to move before placing my vehicle in motion. This will automatically establish a space cushion and allow me to bring my eyes up to the driving scene ahead. Why? Keep you away from billboards. |
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4 to 6 second following time for speeds up to 30 mph, 6 to 8 seconds for speeds over 30 mph |
To calculate following distance-When the vehicle ahead passes a stationary item, start counting 1/1000 one , 1/1000 two, 1/1000 three until the front bumper of my vehicle reaches that item. This is the following distance in seconds and gives me time to act to any changes in the traffic scene head. Why? Buys Time. |
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8 to 12 seconds Eye-lead time |
8 to 12 seconds of eye-lead time is the depth my eyes should be most of the time while driving. To establish eye-lead time while driving, I pick a stationary item in front of my vehicle and I start counting 1/1000 one, 1/1000 two, 1/1000 three until the front bumper of my vehicle reaches that item. This is my following distance in seconds and gives me time to act to any changes in the traffic scene ahead. Why? Centers car in traffic lane. |
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Scan steering wheels |
Always scan steering wheels of parked cars to see if the vehicle is occupied. An occupied vehicle presents two hazards, the person may either exit the vehicle, or pull away from the curb. Other ways to see if a vehicle is occupied is steering wheels turned out, tail or brake lights on, and exhaust coming from the tail pipe. A small tap or loud blast if necessary, close enough to be heard, yet far enough away to take evasive action. Why? Take path of least resistance. |
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Stale green lights |
He still green light is a light that I did not see change, and I’m not sure when it may turn to yellow or red. A point of decision must be established between the front bumper of my vehicle and the stop line. If the light would change before reaching my decision point I will be able to bring the vehicle to a safe stop behind the stop line. If I reach my decision point and the light would change, I will continue through the intersection without hesitation or acceleration. Things that affect my point of decision are road, load, weather, and speed. Why? Smooth stops and turns. |
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Eye contact |
Always establish eye 2 eye contact with pedestrians, bicycles, motorcycles, and vehicles to eliminate uncertainty. We use three tools to establish eye 2 eye contact, our horn, lights, and signals. Our horn is the primary tool, usually a tap of the horn, sometimes a loud blast is necessary. Once I establish eye 2 eye contact I can expect the other person to act in a reasonable and predictable manner. Why? Establishes eye to eye contact. |
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Pulling from curb |
We are pulling from a curb I always indicate my intentions by turning on my traffic side turn signal. I check traffic by looking at my traffic side flat and convex mirrors. I look over my traffic side shoulder to check my blind spot between the fuel tank and the drive axle in the lane I’m about to occupy. When the lane is clear I can proceed with pulling from the curb. I do not deactivate my turn signal until all of my equipment is completely in the lane I am occupying. Why? Communicate in traffic, horn, lights, signals. |
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Use of mirrors and gauges |
I check a mirror every 5 to 8 seconds looking for lane position, traffic conditions and mechanical problems. I substitute a mirror check, when traffic allows, with one of my primary gauges, oil or water looking for normal readings. When I check a mirror or gauge my next eye movment back to the front. Never go mirror to mirror, gauge to gauge, mirror to gauge, gauge to mirror. Why? Keeps eyes ahead of car. |
