Habit #1- Look well ahead Flashcards
Plan
●Know your route before leaving making sure its safe.
What are some ways to plan ahead?
- Knowing what roads to take.
- Give your self extra time to reach your destination.
- Listen to traffic reports
- Use a GPS
Circle Check
●360 degree around your vehicle before driving in it
What type of damage should on check for during a circle check?
•Check for damage outside: ●Broken/chipped glass ●Fluid leak of (oil/antifreeze) ●Obstacles Check for inside damage: ●Dashboard check
What type of check should be performed every month?
• Light and tire pressure check
Minimum Eye Lead Time
• The amount of time you should be able to see away before moving your vehicle.
What is the minimal eye lead time while in the city?
• 12-15 seconds
What is the minimum eye lead time while on the highway/freeway?
• 20-30 seconds
Maintain
Following distances while driving.
How many seconds of distance does one have to maintain in the city?
• 2 seconds
How many seconds of distance does one have to maintain on the highway?
•3 seconds
How many seconds of distance does one have to maintain on a highway on rap?
• 4 seconds
While maintaining seconds what type of thing does a driver have to keep in mind?
• The conditions of weather.
Respond
• By anticipating problems
What are ways to respond?
- 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