5 Seeing Habits Flashcards
(5 cards)
Aim High in Steering
How do you do it?
Imaginary target-baseball/dartboard
What does it do for you?
Centers car in traffic lane: Safe path on turns
Key phrase: Remember, “find a safe path well ahead”
Get the Big Picture
How do we do it?
How wide and deep? What’s in it? Objects and ground.
What does it do for you?
Keeps you away from billboards. Smooth stops and turns. Buys time
Key Phrase:
Remember, “Stay back and see it all”
Keep your eyes moving
How do you do it?
Moves eyes. Front- 2 seconds, rear- 5-8 seconds
What does it do for you?
Keeps you alive at intersections, keeps eyes ahead of car.
Key Phrase:
Remember, “scan- don’t stare”
Leave yourself an out
How do you do it?
Have escape route, take path of least resistance.
What does it do for you?
Space on all four sides, but always in front.
Key phrase:
Remember, “be prepared, expect the unexpected.”
Make sure they see you
How do you do it?
Communicate in traffic-horn, lights, signals.
What does it do for you?
Establishes eye to eye contact.
Key phrase:
Remember “don’t gamble-use your horn, lights, and signals”
