10 Point Commentary - Why? Q&A

Question 1

1.) CLEARING INTERSECTIONS - Why?

Answer 1

Keeps you alive at intersections.

Question 2

2.) WHEN STOPPED IN TRAFFIC - Why?

Answer 2

Have escape route.

Question 3

COUNT ONE-TWO-THREE AFTER VEHICLE AHEAD HAS STARTED TO MOVE - Why?

Answer 3

Keeps you away from billboards.

Billboard - Anything you can’t see over, around, above, or through.

Question 4

FOUR TO SIX SECOND FOLLOWING TIME FOR SPEEDS UP TO 30MPH, 6-8 SECOND FOLLOWING TIME FOR SPEEDS OVER 30MPH - Why?

Answer 4

Buys time.

Question 5

EIGHT TO TWELVE SECONDS EYE LEAD TIME - Why?

Answer 5

Centers car in traffic lane.

Question 6

SCAN STEERING WHEELS - Why?

Answer 6

Take path of least resistance.

Question 7

STALE GREEN LIGHTS - Why?

Answer 7

Smooth stops and turns.

Question 8

EYE CONTACT - Why?

Answer 8

Establishes eye to eye contact.

Question 9

PULLING FROM CURB - Why?

Answer 9

Communicate in traffic - horn, lights, signals.

Question 10

USE OF MIRRORS AND GAUGES - Why?

Answer 10

Keeps eyes ahead of car.