Lesson 4 Flashcards
Smith System
- Aim high in steering
- Keep your eyes moving
- Get the big picture
- Make sure that others see you
- Leave yourself an out
Zone Control System
This allows you to manage the six zones of space surrounding your vehicle. Zone control allows you to see and respond to the changes in the traffic environment at a time when best results can be seen.
What is a zone
A zone is one of six areas of space around a vehicle that is the width of the lane and extends as far as the driver can see.
What is a zone
A zone is one of six areas of space around a vehicle that is the width of the lane and extends as far as the driver can see.
Zone Control
- See a zone change
- Check other zones
- Create time and space
Open One
is a space where you can drive without restriction to your line of sight or to your intended path of travel
Closed Zone
space that is not open to you because of a restriction in your line of sight of the intended path of travel. SOme examples include a red light, parked cars, cars following too closely, and cars driving in your blind spot.
Escape Path
a place to go in case of a conflict
Space Cushion
an area of space around your vehicle that is free of restrictions, hazards and conflicts when you use it
Line of sight
all the area that is visible when looking straight ahead
Path of travel
the space your vehicle will occupy
Target Area
The area far ahead in your path of travel and the area to the left and right
12-15 second range
the space that you will travel during the next 12-15 seconds.
4-6 second range
the space you will travel during the next 4-6 seconds.
Field of vision
the area you can see in the direction you are looking
