10 Point Commentary

Question 1

What Is The 10 Point Commentary Checklist?

Answer 1

1) . Clearing intersections
2) . When stopped in traffic
3) . Count one-two-three after vehicle ahead has started to move
4) . Four to six second following time for speeds up to 30 MPH, 6-8 seconds for speeds over 30 MPH
5) . Eight to twelve seconds eye-lead time
6) . Scan steering wheels
7) . Stale green lights
8) . Eye contact
9) . Pulling from curb
10) . Use of mirrors and gauges

Question 2

Point #1

Answer 2

Clearing Intersections

Question 3

Clearing intersections

Answer 3

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, and 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 cleared the intersection of any hazards.

Question 4

Why do you clear intersections?

Answer 4

Keeps you alive at intersections.

Question 5

Point #2

Answer 5

When stopped in traffic

Question 6

When stopped in traffic

Answer 6

When stopped in traffic, I leave enough space between the front bumper of my vehicle and the rear bumper of the vehicle in front of me. If that vehicle stalls or becomes disabled, I can maneuver around that vehicle without having to back up in traffic. The space I leave in front of my vehicle is proportionate to the size of my vehicle. The longer my vehicle, the more space required.

Question 7

Why do you leave enough space between the front bumper of your vehicle and the rear bumper of the vehicle in front of you when stopped in traffic?

Answer 7

To have escape route.

Question 8

Point #3

Answer 8

Count one-two-three after vehicle ahead has started to move

Question 9

Count one-two-three after vehicle ahead has started to move

Answer 9

Count one, two, three after the vehicle ahead has started to move before placing my vehicle in motion. This will automatically establish a space cushion and allow me to bring my eyes up to the driving scene ahead.

Question 10

Why do you count one, two, three after the vehicle ahead has started to move before placing your vehicle in motion?

Answer 10

Keeps you away from billboards.

Question 11

Point #4

Answer 11

Four to six second following time for speeds up to 30 MPH, 6-8 seconds for speeds over 30 MPH

Question 12

Four to six second following time for speeds up to 30 MPH, 6-8 seconds for speeds over 30 MPH

Answer 12

To calculate following distance- When the vehicle ahead passes a stationary item, start counting 1/1000 one, 1/1000 two, 1/1000 three until the front bumper of my vehicle reaches that item. This is my following distance in seconds and gives me time to act to any changes in the traffic scene ahead.

Question 13

Why do you count four to six second following time for speeds up to 30 MPH, 6-8 seconds for speeds over 30 MPH?

Answer 13

Buys Time.

Question 14

Point #5

Answer 14

Eight to twelve seconds eye-lead time

Question 15

Eight to twelve seconds eye-lead time

Answer 15

Eight to twelve seconds of eye lead time is the depth of which my eyes should be most of the time while driving. To establish eye lead time while driving, I pick a stationary item in front of my vehicle and start counting 1/1000 one, 1/1000 two, 1/1000 three until the front of my vehicle reaches that item. That is my eye lead time in seconds. Remember that it is a maintained depth of vision.

Question 16

Why do you need eight to twelve seconds eye-lead time?

Answer 16

Centers car in traffic lane.

Question 17

Point #6

Answer 17

Scan Steering Wheels

Question 18

Scan steering wheels

Answer 18

Always scan steering wheels of parked cars to see if the vehicle is occupied. An occupied vehicle presents two hazards, the person may either exit the vehicle, or pull away from the curb. Other ways to see if the vehicle is occupied is steering wheels turned out, tail or brake lights on, and exhaust coming from the tail pipe. If you can’t determine if the vehicle is occupied, treat it as an occupied vehicle. A small tap or loud blast if necessary, close enough to be heard, yet far enough away to take evasive action.

Question 19

Why do you always scan steering wheels of parked cars to see if the vehicle is occupied?

Answer 19

Take path of least resistance.

Question 20

Point #7

Answer 20

Stale Green Lights

Question 21

Stale green lights

Answer 21

A stale green light is a light that I did not see change, and I’m not sure when it may turn to yellow or red. A point of decision must be established between the front bumper of my vehicle and the stop line. If the light would change before reaching my decision point I will be able to bring the vehicle to a safe stop behind the stop line. If I reach my decision point and the light would change, I will continue through the intersection without hesitation or acceleration. Things that affect my point of decision are road, load, weather and speed. (Demo)

Question 22

Why do you treat stale green lights with caution?

Answer 22

Smooth stops and turns.

Question 23

Point #8

Answer 23

Eye Contact

Question 24

Eye contact

Answer 24

Always establish eye to eye contact with pedestrians, bicycles, motorcycles, and vehicles to eliminate uncertainty. We use 3 tools to establish eye to eye contact, our horn, lights and signals. Our horn is the primary tool, usually a tap of the horn, sometimes a loud blast is necessary. Once I establish eye to eye contact I can expect the other person to act in a reasonable and predictable manner.

Question 25

Why do we use our horn, lights and signals?

Answer 25

Establishes eye to eye contact.

Question 26

Point #9

Answer 26

Pulling from curb

Question 27

Pulling from curb

Answer 27

When pulling from a curb, I always indicate my intentions by turning on my traffic side turn signal. I check traffic by, looking at my traffic side flat and convex mirrors. I look over my traffic side shoulder to check my blind spot between the fuel tank and drive axle in the lane I’m about to occupy. When the lane is clear I can proceed with pulling from curb. I do not deactivate my turn signal until all of my equipment is completely in the lane I am occupying.

Question 28

Why do I always indicate my intentions by turning on my traffic side turn signal, when pulling from a curb?

Answer 28

To communicate in traffic.

Question 29

Point #10

Answer 29

Use of mirrors and gauges

Question 30

Use of mirrors and gauges

Answer 30

I check a mirror every 5 to 8 seconds looking for lane position, traffic conditions and mechanical problems. I substitute a mirror check, when traffic allows, with one of my primary gauges, oil or water looking for normal readings. When I check a mirror or gauge my next eye movement is back to the front. Never go mirror to mirror, gauge to gauge, mirror to gauge, gauge to mirror.

Question 31

Why when I check a mirror or gauge my next eye movement is always back to the front and never to go mirror to mirror, gauge to gauge, mirror to gauge, gauge to mirror?

Answer 31

To keep eyes ahead of car.