Ten Point Commentary Flashcards
Rule 1
Clearing intersections
- Why?
Keeps you alive at intersections
Rule 2
When stopped in traffic
- Why?
Have Escape route
Rule 3.
Count one-two-three after vehicle ahead has started to move
3.Why?
Keeps you away from billboards.
Rule 4.
Four to six second following time for speeds up to 30 MPH, 6-8 seconds for speeds over
30 MPH
4.Why?
Buys Time
Rule 5.
Eight to twelve seconds eye-lead time
5.Why?
Centers car in traffic lane
Rule 6.
Scan steering wheels
- Why?
Take path of least resistance.
Rule 7.
Stale green lights
- Why?
Smooth stops and turns.
Rule 8.
Eye contact
- Why?
Establishes eye to eye contact.
Rule 9.
Pulling from curb
9.Why?
Communicate in traffic, horn, lights, signals.
Rule 10.
Use of mirrors and gauges
10.Why?
Keeps eyes ahead of car