Chapter 4 - Managing Risk with the IPDE Process Flashcards
process of searching critical areas in a regular sequence
orderly visual search pattern
six areas of space around your vehicle
zones
space your vehicle will occupy
path of travel
a space where you can drive free of restrictions
open zone
area of space around your vehicle free of restrictions
space cushion
target area
section of the roadway where the target is located in the center of your intended path, and the area to its right and left
area that is visible to the driver when looking ahead
field of vision
seeing and identifying only those clues for restrictions, hazards, or conflicts, that are important to driving
selective seeing
target area range
space from your vehicle to the target area
When a driver follows the process of an orderly visual search pattern
scanning
adjusting your speed to handle one hazard at a time
separate hazards
the part of field of vision that you can see clearly and sharply
central vision
the distance you can see ahead in the direction you are looking
line of sight
Smith System rules
- aim high in steering
- keep eyes moving
- get big picture
- make sure others can see you
- leave an out for yourself
Zone Control System steps
- see a zone change
- check other zones
- create time and space
