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Questions and Answers
What is Rule 1 of the UPS 5 Seeing Habits?
What is Rule 1 of the UPS 5 Seeing Habits?
- Get the big picture
- Keep your eyes moving
- Aim high in steering (correct)
- Leave yourself an out
What does aiming high in steering help you do?
What does aiming high in steering help you do?
Centers car in traffic lane: Safe path on turns.
What is the key phrase associated with Rule 1?
What is the key phrase associated with Rule 1?
FIND A SAFE PATH WELL AHEAD
What is Rule 2 of the UPS 5 Seeing Habits?
What is Rule 2 of the UPS 5 Seeing Habits?
What does getting the big picture help you avoid?
What does getting the big picture help you avoid?
What is the key phrase associated with Rule 2?
What is the key phrase associated with Rule 2?
What is Rule 3 of the UPS 5 Seeing Habits?
What is Rule 3 of the UPS 5 Seeing Habits?
How often should you move your eyes according to Rule 3?
How often should you move your eyes according to Rule 3?
What is the key phrase associated with Rule 3?
What is the key phrase associated with Rule 3?
What is Rule 4 of the UPS 5 Seeing Habits?
What is Rule 4 of the UPS 5 Seeing Habits?
What does leaving yourself an out provide?
What does leaving yourself an out provide?
What is the key phrase associated with Rule 4?
What is the key phrase associated with Rule 4?
What is Rule 5 of the UPS 5 Seeing Habits?
What is Rule 5 of the UPS 5 Seeing Habits?
How can you communicate in traffic?
How can you communicate in traffic?
What is the key phrase associated with Rule 5?
What is the key phrase associated with Rule 5?
Study Notes
Rule 1: Aim High in Steering
- Aim for an imaginary target like a baseball or dart board while driving.
- Centers the vehicle in the traffic lane and provides a safe path during turns.
- Key phrase to remember: "FIND A SAFE PATH WELL AHEAD."
Rule 2: Get the Big Picture
- Consider the width and depth of the driving environment; recognize objects and the road.
- Prevents distraction from billboards and enhances smooth stops and turns.
- Key phrase to remember: "STAY BACK AND SEE IT ALL."
Rule 3: Keep Your Eyes Moving
- Frequently scan the area: Front every 2 seconds, rear every 5 to 8 seconds.
- Vital for staying alive at intersections; maintain awareness ahead of the vehicle.
- Key phrase to remember: "SCAN - DON'T STARE."
Rule 4: Leave Yourself an Out
- Always have an escape route in mind and choose the path of least resistance.
- Ensure there is space on all four sides of the vehicle, maintaining focus on the front.
- Key phrase to remember: "BE PREPARED. EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED."
Rule 5: Make Sure They See You
- Use communication methods like horn, lights, and signals to convey your presence.
- Establishes eye contact with others to enhance visibility and safety.
- Key phrase to remember: "DON'T GAMBLE. USE YOUR HORN, LIGHTS, AND SIGNALS."
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Explore the essential Seeing Habits from the UPS curriculum with these flashcards. Each card provides insights into effective steering techniques, emphasizing safety and awareness in driving. Improve your driving skills by mastering these important rules.