5 Seeing Habits Flashcards
aim high in steering - how
imaginary target: baseball/dartboard
aim high in steering - what does it do for you?
centers car in traffic lane
safe path on turns
aim high in steering - key phrase
find a safe path well ahead
get the big picture - how
how wide and deep
what’s in it
objects and ground
get the big picture - what does it do for you?
keeps you away from billboards
smooth stops and turns
buys time
get the big picture - key phrase
stay back and see it all
keep your eyes moving - how
front 2 seconds
rear 5-8 seconds
keep your eyes moving – what does it do for you?
keeps you alive at intersections
keeps eyes ahead of car
keep your eyes moving - key phrase
scan / don’t stare
leave yourself an out - how
have an escape route
take path of least resistance
leave yourself an out - what does it do for you?
space on all 4 sides
but always in front
leave yourself an out - key phrase
Be prepared / expect the unexpected
make yourself visible - how
communicate with horn, lights, signals
make yourself visible - what does it do for you?
establishes eye contact
make yourself visible - key phrase
don’t gamble - use your horn, lights, signals