examples of visibility - bad weather
dirty windshield
blind turn
sun in eyes
eye fatigue
what are the three things that determine how fast you should drive - road conditions, visibility,
and traffic
what is active search and scanning techniques - keep eyes moving
looking around
recognizing...
what are the three things that determine how fast you should drive - road conditions, visibility,
and traffic
what is active search and scanning techniques - keep eyes moving
looking around
recognizing what you see
remember what you saw
mirrors are correct when you see a car in rear view mirror and see it on the left or right mirror when they
are passing - yer
who are more prone to take risks on the road - teens due to brain chemistry
looking ahead in a city - a block
what is tunnel vision - when you focus on the car in front of you or the road only
what should you do when you are driving - filter what is important
look around frequently
, your GPS should - be turned up and avoid the display
blindspot indicators, backup cams, lane departure warning systems, and steering controls are -
additional safety features when they are used correctly
line of sight above the steering wheel should be - at least 3 inches
the steering wheel should be - aimed at the chest
your seat should be positioned so you are comfortable and can reach all the controls - ye
seat belts should - sit low at the hips, shoulder belt should chest from middle shoulder
standard brakes - must press firm, and release, and press to prevent your wheels from locking up
anti lock brakes - more traditional and modern, just press firm
most cases, a vehicle can turn faster than it can stop - ye ye
when you are driving 60 mph on a highway - it is a 1/4 mile
how do you discriminate what is a hazard - practice
where do most accidents happen - close to home while driving familiar routes
what is the second leading cause of crashes - speeding
going 65 instead of 55 = double death rate
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