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What is the key phrase to remember for Rule 1?
What is the key phrase to remember for Rule 1?
What does Rule 2 emphasize?
What does Rule 2 emphasize?
Get the Big Picture
Rule 3 advises to keep your eyes fixed in one direction.
Rule 3 advises to keep your eyes fixed in one direction.
False
What is the main focus of Rule 4?
What is the main focus of Rule 4?
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Which of the following is part of Rule 5?
Which of the following is part of Rule 5?
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What is the purpose of the 10 Point Commentary?
What is the purpose of the 10 Point Commentary?
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When starting up at an intersection, check ____ and ____.
When starting up at an intersection, check ____ and ____.
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When stopped in traffic, a car length of space is required from the vehicle _____.
When stopped in traffic, a car length of space is required from the vehicle _____.
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What should you do after the vehicle ahead has started to move?
What should you do after the vehicle ahead has started to move?
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What is the recommended following time for speeds under 30 MPH?
What is the recommended following time for speeds under 30 MPH?
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How often should you check your mirrors while driving?
How often should you check your mirrors while driving?
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What should you look for when scanning steering wheels?
What should you look for when scanning steering wheels?
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It is not important to have eye contact with drivers along your path.
It is not important to have eye contact with drivers along your path.
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What should you do when you are approaching a stale green light?
What should you do when you are approaching a stale green light?
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When pulling from the curb, check your mirrors, signal, and glance over your ____ shoulder.
When pulling from the curb, check your mirrors, signal, and glance over your ____ shoulder.
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Study Notes
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.
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