10 Point Commentary

Question 1

Starting up at intersection

Answer 1

Look left, right, and left again. Check rear view mirrors.

Question 2

When stopped in traffic

Answer 2

A car length of space is required from the vehicle ahead. This will allow enough space to pull around the vehicle ahead if it should stall and will give you an instant cushion if it should turn.

Question 3

Count 1-2-3 after vehicle ahead has started to move.

Answer 3

This step is to be followed when stopped at an intersection behind another vehicle. Check rear view mirrors.

Question 4

4-6 seconds following time

Answer 4

For speeds up to 30 mph, 6-8 seconds for speeds over 30 mph. This is to keep you from getting a fixation on the car ahead and to allow time to obtain and hold proper eye-lead time.

Question 5

8-12 seconds eye-lead time

Answer 5

This is the best way to keep your eyes ahead of your wheels and is the depth at which your eyes should be focused most of the time.

Question 6

Scan steering wheels

Answer 6

Look and see whether or not cars at the curb are occupied. This is the only time they are a threat. If they are occupied, the driver is probably about to exit the car or pull from the curb.

Question 7

Stale green lights

Answer 7

The point of decision is an imaginary line that you set up between your vehicle and the cross-walk when you are approaching an intersection with a stale green light. Since you are not sure of the light, you must be sure of the point behind which you will stop if the light should start to change. This helps you get the big picture.

Question 8

Eye contact

Answer 8

When you must depend on anyone along the edge of your driving path to stay put until you are past the danger point, it is imperative that you get their attention. The horn and lights are your communication tools when you do not have eye contact. Proper use of the horn to express a friendly message seems in any instances to be a lost art. Only when you have eye contact can you expect the other person to act in a reasonably predictable manner to avoid a dangerous situation.

Question 9

Pulling from curb

Answer 9

Glance over left shoulder when pulling from curb

Question 10

Use of mirrors

Answer 10

As a rule of thumb, once every 5-8 seconds