10 Point Commentary Ups 2022
Question: Clearing Intersections
Why: Keeps you alive at intersections.
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Question: When stopped in traffic
Why: Have escape route.
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Question: Count one-two-three after vehicle ahead has started to move
Why: Keeps you away from billboards
Answer: Count one, two, three after the vehicle ahead has started to move before placing my vehicle in motion. This will automatically establish a space cushion and allow me to bring my eyes up to the driving scene ahead.
Question: Four to six second following time for speeds up to 30 MPH, 6-8 seconds for speeds over 30 MPH
Why: Buys time
Answer: To calculate following distance- When the vehicle ahead passes a stationary item, start counting 1/1000 one, 1/1000 two, 1/1000 three until the front bumper of my vehicle reaches that item. This is my following distance in seconds and gives me time to act to any changes in the traffic scene ahead.
Question: Eight to twelve seconds eye-lead time
Why: Centers car in traffic lane
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Question: Scan steering wheels
Why: Take path of least resistance
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Question: Stale green lights
Why: Smooth stops and turns
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Question: Eye contact
Why: Establishes eye to eye contact
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Question: Pulling from curb
Why: Communicate in traffic horn, lights, signals
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Question: Use of mirrors and gauges
Why: Keeps eyes ahead of car
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