UPS 5 Seeing Habits Quiz and Flashcards

Study Notes

UPS 5 Seeing Habits

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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.