5 Seeing Habits

Question 1

What is rule 1

Answer 1

Rule 1: “aim high in steering.”

Imaginary target-baseball/dart board.
Centers car in traffic lane:
Safe path on turns. “Find a safe path well ahead.”

Question 2

What is rule 2

Answer 2

Rule 2: “get the big picture.”

How wide and deep? What’s in it? Objects and ground .

Keeps you away from billboards. Smooths stops and turns. Buys time.

“Stay back and see it all.”

Question 3

What is rule 3

Answer 3

Rule 3: “keep your eyes moving.”

Movie eyes: front- 2 seconds. Rear- 5 to 8 seconds.

Keeps you alive at intersections. Keeps eyes ahead of car.

“Scan-don’t stare.”

Question 4

What is rule 4

Answer 4

Rule 4 : “leave yourself an out.”

Have escape route. Take path of least resistance.

Space on all four sides, but always in front.

“Be prepared. Expect the unexpected.”

Question 5

What is rule 5

Answer 5

Rule 5: “make sure they see you.”

Communicate in traffic- horn, lights, signals.

Establishes eye-to-eye contact.

“Don’t gamble. Use your horn, lights, and signals.”