Habit #1- Look well ahead Flashcards

1
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Plan

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●Know your route before leaving making sure its safe.

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2
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What are some ways to plan ahead?

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  • Knowing what roads to take.
  • Give your self extra time to reach your destination.
  • Listen to traffic reports
  • Use a GPS
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3
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Circle Check

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●360 degree around your vehicle before driving in it

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4
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What type of damage should on check for during a circle check?

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•Check for damage outside:
●Broken/chipped glass
●Fluid leak of (oil/antifreeze)
●Obstacles
Check for inside damage:
●Dashboard check
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4
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What type of check should be performed every month?

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• Light and tire pressure check

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5
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Minimum Eye Lead Time

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• The amount of time you should be able to see away before moving your vehicle.

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7
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What is the minimal eye lead time while in the city?

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• 12-15 seconds

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8
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What is the minimum eye lead time while on the highway/freeway?

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• 20-30 seconds

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9
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Maintain

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Following distances while driving.

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10
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How many seconds of distance does one have to maintain in the city?

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• 2 seconds

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11
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How many seconds of distance does one have to maintain on the highway?

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•3 seconds

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12
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How many seconds of distance does one have to maintain on a highway on rap?

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• 4 seconds

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13
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While maintaining seconds what type of thing does a driver have to keep in mind?

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• The conditions of weather.

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14
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Respond

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• By anticipating problems

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15
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What are ways to respond?

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  • Moving to the Lane of Least Resistance
  • Covering the brake
  • Covering the horn
  • Changing Lanes
  • Slowing down if traffic slows down
  • Adjusting speed
  • Adjusting spacing
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16
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What is the Lane of Least Resistance?

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• The lane in traffic that provides you with the best view ahead, the best flow, and or the least amount of traffic/risk.