module 3.3 quiz Flashcards
line-of-sight
the visible path of travel from your vehicle to the target area
what may you need to do when something obstructs your line of sight?
adjust your speed and/or position until it is clear again
path-of-travel
the series of continuous positions your vehicle will occupy while traveling toward your target area
target
a specific object located straight ahead in the center of your path of travel
near visual field limit
steer toward (target)
changes to whatever appear in the center of your path of travel
should you stare or fixate your gaze on the target itself?
no
target area
rather than focusing directly on the target, continuously scan the left and right of it (the target area) for relevant information and potential hazards
what are lane positions based on?
an average lane size of 12-feet wide, and a vehicle 6-ft wide
select the lane position that gives you the best blank and the safest blank
line of sight
path of travel
lane position 1
position in the center of the lane with an equal buffer of space on either side
lane position 2
position on the left side of the lane
this position allows for additional space to the right of the vehicle
lane position 2 use
book answer vs real life
book answer: used to prepare for a left turn, or when avoiding a problem to the right of a vehicle
real life: to make a left turn, stay on the right side of the lane in order to have more room to turn
lane position 3
position on the right side of the lane
this position allows for additional space to the left of the vehicle
lane position 3 uses
book answer vs real life
book answer: used to prepare for a right turn or when avoiding a problem to the left of the vehicle
real life: to make a right turn, stay on the left side of the lane in order to have more room to turn
footprint of the vehicle
the ground around the car that we cannot see
the bigger the vehicle, the bigger the footprint
what do we need to use due to the footprint of our vehicle?
reference points
