Questions and Answers
What does 'Aim high in steering' emphasize?
What does 'Get the Big Picture' advise you to do?
Stay aware of your surroundings and see everything.
Keeping your eyes moving is essential for safety.
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What is the key concept behind 'Leave yourself an out'?
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What is suggested by 'Make sure they see you'?
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Study Notes
UPS 5 Seeing Habits
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Aim high in steering
- Visualize an imaginary target, like a baseball dartboard, to center the vehicle in the traffic lane.
- Helps determine a safe path for turns and obstacles.
- Key principle: Focus on finding a safe path well ahead of the vehicle's current position.
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Get the Big Picture
- Assess the width and depth of the surroundings, identifying objects and the ground.
- Maintains distance from distractions (e.g., billboards), ensuring smoother stops and turns.
- Essential reminder: Stay back and maintain awareness of the entire scene.
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Keep your eyes moving
- Regularly shift gaze between front and rear areas; focus on the immediate front for 2 seconds and the rear for 5-8 seconds.
- This habit is crucial for safety at intersections and helps anticipate traffic conditions ahead.
- Remember: "Scan - Don't stare" to avoid fixation on one spot.
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Leave yourself an out
- Always have an escape route identified, following the path of least resistance in an emergency.
- Ensure there is space available on all four sides of the vehicle, keeping an emphasis on forward space.
- Be prepared for the unexpected; it's essential for proactive driving.
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Make sure they see you
- Communicate intentions in traffic using horn, lights, and signals to ensure visibility to others.
- Establish eye-to-eye contact to enhance safety and awareness among drivers and pedestrians.
- Key principle: Avoid risks by confidently using your horn, lights, and signals to convey presence.
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Description
Explore the UPS 5 Seeing Habits that enhance driving safety and awareness. Learn how to aim high in steering, maintain a big picture perspective, and keep your eyes moving to anticipate potential hazards. This quiz will reinforce important principles for safe driving in various traffic conditions.
