Ten Point Commentary

Question 1

What is your mnemonic for the Ten Point Commentary?

Answer 1

So When Can Fred Eat Some Smelly Eggs? P-U!

Question 2

What are the ten titles based on the mnemonic?

Answer 2

1. STARTING UP AT INTERSECTION
2. WHEN STOPPED IN TRAFFIC
3. COUNT 1-2-3
4. FOLLOWING TIMES
5. EYE-LEAD TIME
6. SCAN STEERING WHEELS
7. STALE GREEN LIGHTS
8. EYE CONTACT
9. PULLING FROM CURB
10. USE OF MIRRORS

Question 3

1. STARTING UP AT INTERSECTION

Answer 3

Look L, R, L, Rearviews

Question 4

2. WHEN STOPPED IN TRAFFIC

Answer 4

Car length of space between you and vehicle ahead so you can pull around if it stalls or have cushion if it turns.

Question 5

3. COUNT 1-2-3

Answer 5

After vehicle ahead moves. Also check rearviews.

Question 6

4. FOLLOWING TIMES

Answer 6

Under 30 mph = 4-6 sec.
Over 30 mph = 6-8 sec.
Avoid fixation and obtain eye-lead time

Question 7

5. EYE-LEAD TIME

Answer 7

Maintain 8-12 sec.
Keeps eyes ahead of wheels
Will be your depth of focus most of the time

Question 8

6. SCAN STEERING WHEELS

Answer 8

Occupied cars at the curb = threat

Driver could exit vehicle or pull away from curb

Question 9

7. STALE GREEN LIGHTS

Answer 9

Point of decision=imaginary line from car to crosswalk
Be sure of stopping point
Helps get big picture

Question 10

8. EYE CONTACT

Answer 10

Person at edge of driving path=threat
Must get their attention
Communicate with horn (friendly), lights, signals
Eye contact=reasonably predictable actions to avoid danger

Question 11

9. PULLING FROM CURB

Answer 11

Look over left shoulder

Question 12

10. USE OF MIRRORS

Answer 12

Scan mirrors every 5-8 sec. as rule of thumb