Drivers Ed PP

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VisionCentral Vision(Targeting andsightline)

Fringe Vision(Reference andTravel Path)

Peripheral Vision (Motionand ColorChange)







Operating Space

The area you cannot see

when you are seated in thedrivers seat. Area between you and the nearest point you can see the ground.

The smaller the operatingspace, the better. The whitearea is your operating space.

car

Operating Space (White Area)



Vehicle-Suspension Balance A transfer of weight occurs when the car accelerates in ANY direction

AcceleratingBreakingSteers (moving to one sideor the other)

When the car is moving ata constant speed and in astraight direction, thesuspension is in balance

Direction of Acceleration

Movement of vehicle load

forward Towards back of car

Backwards(slowing down)

Towards front of car

Right LeftLeft Right

None Stationery atcenter of car



SO… One wants to keep their load at the

center of the car.The faster one accelerates, thefarther the load is from the center.



Steering Techniques



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Visual Search

PatternsDevelop essential visual searchpatterns in case you get into anaccident.It will give you the information youneed to assess the situation and acteffectively.

Steps:1. Search ahead of your Vehicle2. Concentrate onestablishing a safe path

of travel3. Search the total trafficscene constantly.

1a. Look farahead

• This distance is called your Visual Lead • Gives you more time to make and follow directions

1b. Look 20-30Seconds Ahead

• How far you should look is measured in seconds not distance• Gives you time to analyze the situation and conditions that may

arise

1c. Have a 12-15sec Control Zone

• Your visual control zone • Helps you avoid situations were you don’t know what to

do

2a. Path of Travel

• The space where one can safely direct their vehicle• Your intended path is the one you decide you want to take• This is called: intended path of travel

2b.Identifying

Path of travel

• Most streets have marked lanes. It is a goodidea to use one of them as you path of travel

3a. Search thescene

• Look for:• People Road signs Other cars



Clearancefor Breaking

Need to know how long it

takes for your car to break

Need to know what type of vehicle is following you

Remember that the objectbehind you has to slow down with you so you cannot deaccelerate too fast otherwise you will have an accident

HeadChecks

Turn your head to the

direction you plan to move

You will still need to use yourmirrors, but this is especially good for your blind spot areas

Do this when you changelanes

Mirrors

don’t check every fewseconds like some of the

books say

Be aware of yoursurroundings but don’t over

do it

Check mirrors when thesituation MAY call for a speed

or position adjustment



BAD VISUAL HABITSDo not prepare

stops or turns farenough inadvance

Do not noticetraffic situations

in advance

Often aresurprised

Unaware of vehicles that are

about to passthem

Unaware of theirown actual speedand relative speed

Drive with turnsignals on by

mistake

Drive with dirty and incorrectly

adjusted mirrors

Drive with foggy,dirty or partially

obstructed windows

Are distractedeasily





tipsDriving at nightDarkness conceals objects, be careful Watch for slow moving vehicles

Driving durring the day Be Aware of GlareBe especially alert at duskBad Weather

Take it SLOW Headlights make you more visible – USE them!!Keep you headlights, mirrors and windows cleanUse Sunglasses

Make sure they are clean



Other things 3 second rule MEANING… 1. Pick a fixed point.

2. When the car in front of youpasses the point, startcounting

3. When you pass that samepoint, stop counting

4. If the number is less than 3,fall back a little

5. If the number is greaterthan 3, stay where you are

Higher speedmeans longerfollowingdistance





Minimizing riskTry to stay a safe distance away from everyoneChoose the path where there are less people if it is safe

Spread outChoose a path that has a good roadway surface (don’ttake the path with potholes because no one is travelingthat path)

If you miss a turn, continue a head until you can safely turn around without stopping trafficPRIORITIES ARE KEY



Selecting speed

Higher speeds meansmore risk.

Don’t go over the speedlimit.If weather conditionsmake it hard to drive,drive at an appropriatespeed for the conditions.DON’T try to go too fast Visibility effects speed.If you cant see morethan 3 feet in front of

you, don’t drive at 50mph. Give yourself some reaction time.

It takes time for yourbody to react, so give yourself some time andspace to maneuver.Don’t drive too slowly or you might prevent thenatural flow of traffic.



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