Driving Skills Chapter 5

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What is an Escape Path?

A place to go in case of possible conflict (correct)

A form of navigation

An area for parking

A type of vehicle

What is an Orderly Visual Search Pattern?

Process of searching critical areas in a regular sequence

What are Zones in the context of driving?

Six areas around your vehicle

What is Path of Travel?

The space your vehicle will occupy Signup and view all the answers

What is an Open Zone?

A space where you can drive free of restrictions to your line of sight or path of travel Signup and view all the answers

What is Space Cushion?

Area of space around the vehicle that is free of restrictions, hazards, and conflicts when you use it Signup and view all the answers

What is Field of Vision?

All of the area that is visible to the driver when looking straight ahead Signup and view all the answers

What is a Closed Zone?

A space not open because of restrictions in your line of sight or path of travel Signup and view all the answers

What does Compromise Space mean?

Give as much space to the greater hazard Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to Minimize a Hazard?

Reducing risk by putting more distance between yourself and the hazard Signup and view all the answers

What is Traction?

The gripping power between the tire and the road surface Signup and view all the answers

What is Selective Seeing?

Selecting and identifying only those clues for restrictions, hazards, or conflicts that are important to your driving task Signup and view all the answers

What is a Target Area?

Area far ahead in your path of travel and the area to the left and right Signup and view all the answers

What is the 12-15 Second Range?

The recommended searching area for identifying change in your line of sight and path of travel Signup and view all the answers

What is Peripheral Vision?

The part of a field of vision surrounding the central vision Signup and view all the answers

What is the 4-6 Second Range?

The searching range where you need to get the final update of how you are controlling your intended path of travel Signup and view all the answers

What does Separate Hazards refer to?

When the driver follows the process of an orderly visual search pattern Signup and view all the answers

What is Scanning?

Adjusting your speed in order to handle one hazard at a time Signup and view all the answers

What is Central Vision?

That part of a field of vision where you can see clearly and sharply Signup and view all the answers

What is Line of Sight?

The distance you can see ahead in the direction you are looking Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Escape Path

Defined as a route available to avoid potential conflict situations.

Orderly Visual Search Pattern

Involves consistently searching vital areas in a pre-determined sequence for safer driving.

Zones

Six distinct areas surrounding a vehicle that influence driving experience and safety.

Path of Travel

The expected area that will be occupied by the vehicle during travel.

Open Zone

A lane or space that allows for unobstructed driving, providing clear visibility and travel path.

Space Cushion

The area around the vehicle that is clear of hazards, restrictions, and conflicts, promoting a safer driving environment.

Field of Vision

Encompasses all areas visible to the driver while focusing straight ahead.

Closed Zone

A space that is obstructed, reducing visibility and hindering the path of travel.

Compromise Space

A strategy of providing increased space to greater hazards, ensuring safety.

Minimize a Hazard

A technique to lessen risk by increasing the distance from a potential danger.

Traction

The frictional force between tire surfaces and the road, critical for effective vehicle control.

Selective Seeing

The ability to focus on essential clues related to hazards or restrictions in the driving environment.

Target Area

Refers to a segment far ahead along the driving path, including adjacent areas on either side.

12-15 Second Range

The optimal distance for drivers to observe potential changes in the driving environment or path.

Peripheral Vision

The surrounding area in one’s field of vision beyond central focal points.

4-6 Second Range

The immediate searching range used for fine-tuning vehicle control and path direction.

Separate Hazards

The process of recognizing and managing hazards one at a time through a structured search pattern.

Scanning

Adjusting vehicular speed to handle individual hazards sequentially and maintain control.

Central Vision

The focal area of vision that enables clear and sharp observation.

Line of Sight

The measurable distance visible ahead in the path of travel, essential for safe driving.

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