UPS 5 Seeing Habits Flashcards

UPS 5 Seeing Habits

• Aim High in Steering: Focus on an imaginary target to maintain proper lane positioning and ensure a safe path well ahead.
• Get the Big Picture: Assess the overall scene beyond immediate obstacles to enhance awareness, avoid distractions like billboards, and ensure smooth stops and turns.
• Keep Your Eyes Moving: Regularly shift your gaze; check the front every 2 seconds and rear every 5-8 seconds to enhance situational awareness and avoid fixation at intersections.
• Leave Yourself an Out: Always maintain an escape route. Ensure sufficient space around your vehicle, particularly in front, and stay prepared for unexpected situations.
• Make Sure They See You: Actively communicate with other road users using horns, lights, and signals; establish eye contact to minimize risks.

10 Point Commentary

• Starting Up at Intersection: Look left, right, and left again before proceeding; also check rear view mirrors for additional awareness.
• When Stopped in Traffic: Maintain a distance of a car length from the vehicle ahead to afford escape and cushion space.
• Count 1, 2, 3 After Vehicle Aheads Moves: Observe the vehicle in front for a moment post-movement; this aids in maintaining a safe distance.
• 4-6 Seconds Following Time: Keep a following distance of 4-6 seconds under 30 MPH and 6-8 seconds over 30 MPH to avoid fixation and allow reaction time.
• 8-12 Seconds Eye-Lead Time: Focus your vision 8-12 seconds ahead to ensure awareness of your path and surrounding environment.
• Scan Steering Wheels: Check for any occupied cars at the curb; this indicates potential movement from parked cars, posing a potential threat.
• Stale Green Lights: Establish a decision point before reaching stale green lights to ensure safety in case of a sudden change.
• Eye Contact: Seek eye contact with pedestrians or other drivers to confirm safety before proceeding; use signals to communicate when necessary.
• Pulling from Curb: Always check mirrors and signal, and glance over your left shoulder for safe merging into traffic.
• Use of Mirrors: Regularly check mirrors every 5-8 seconds to maintain spatial awareness and monitor surrounding traffic.