1.) Clearing Intersections Flashcards
Why? Keeps You Alive At Intersections
Sentence 1.) Whether approaching…
Whether approaching, turning, going through, or starting up at intersections - scan ahead, look left, right, then back to the left.
Sentence 2.) Scan your driving scene…
Scan your driving scene getting the big picture and look left, right, first looking for any pedestrians, bicycles, motorcycles, and vehicles to ensure they are obeying their traffic sign or signal and looking for any obstructions that may block your visibility.
Sentence 3.) Look Left The Second Time…
Look left the second time because that’s the first lane of traffic I am going to enter.
Sentence 4.) Prior To Entering The Intersection…
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.
Sentence 5.) As I Proceed..
As I proceed through the intersection, I check my opposite traffic side mirror to ensure I cleared the intersection of any hazards.
1st Point Question.) Why… Keeps you…
Why? Keeps you alive at intersections.
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1.) Clearing Intersections
Whether 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 any pedestrians, bicycles, motorcycles, and vehicles to ensure they are obeying their traffic sign or signal, looking 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 have cleared the intersection of any obstructions.
Why? Keeps you alive at intersections.
