5 Seeing Habits Flashcards
aim high in steering
How do you do it
Imaginary target - baseball/ dartbaord
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
remember. “Find a safe path well ahead”
Get the big picture
How do you do it?
How wide and deep? Whats 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
remember. stay back and see it all
Keep your eyes moving
how do you do it
Keep eyes moving. 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
Remember. Scan dont stare
Leave yourself an out
how do you do it
Have 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
Remember. Be prepared, expect the unexpected
Make sure they see you
how do you do it?
Communicate in traffic - horn lights, signals
Make sure they see you
what does it do for you
establishes eye to eye contact
Make sure they see you
Key phrase
Dont gamble - use your hoorn, lights and signals
