How can I be a safe driver while operating my vehicle?
Being a safe driver means being aware of your surroundings. While operating
your vehicle, always refer to the Foundation of Safe Driving, REPS. -
ANSWER 1. Recognize hazards- scan and communicate
2. eliminate distractions- keep your focus and see it all
3. plan ahead- expect the unexpected
4. seek space- eyes on path, know your limits
10 point commentary - ANSWER 1. starting up at intersection - look left,
right, and left
2. when stopped in traffic- when stopped in traffic, a car length of space is
required from the vehicle ahead. this will allow enough space to pull your car
around the vehicle ahead if it should stall and will give you an instant cushion if
it should make a turn.
3. count 1-2-3 after vehicle ahead has started to move- this step is to be
followed when stopped at an intersection behind another vehicle
, 4. 4-6 seconds following time for speeds under 30 mph 6-8 seconds for speeds
over 30 mph- this is to keep you from getting a fixation on the car ahead and to
allow time to obtain and hold the proper eye-lead time.
5. 8-15 seconds eyes-lead time- this is the best way to keep your eyes ahead of
your wheels and is the depth at which your eyes should be focused most of the
time
6. Scan steering wheels - Look and see if cars at the curb are occupied. This is
the only time they are a threat. If they are occupied the driver is probably about
to exit from the car or pull out from the curb
7. stale green lights- the point of decision is an imaginary line that you set up
between your vehicle and the crosswalk when you are approaching an
intersection with a stale green light. since you are not sure of the light, you must
be sure of the point behind which you will stop if the light should start to
change. this helps you get the big picture.
8. eyes contact-when you must rely on anyone along the edge of your driving
path to keep still until you are past the danger point, it is essential that you draw
their attention. the horn and lights are your means of communication where you
do not have eye contact. only when you have eye contact can you expect the
other person to act in a reasonably predictable manner to avoid a dangerous
situation
9. when pulling fro
when do I use the mentor application and how can I have a safe driving score
FICO?
Being a safe driver means being aware of your surroundings. While operating
your vehicle, always refer to the Foundation of Safe Driving, REPS. -
ANSWER 1. Recognize hazards- scan and communicate
2. eliminate distractions- keep your focus and see it all
3. plan ahead- expect the unexpected
4. seek space- eyes on path, know your limits
10 point commentary - ANSWER 1. starting up at intersection - look left,
right, and left
2. when stopped in traffic- when stopped in traffic, a car length of space is
required from the vehicle ahead. this will allow enough space to pull your car
around the vehicle ahead if it should stall and will give you an instant cushion if
it should make a turn.
3. count 1-2-3 after vehicle ahead has started to move- this step is to be
followed when stopped at an intersection behind another vehicle
, 4. 4-6 seconds following time for speeds under 30 mph 6-8 seconds for speeds
over 30 mph- this is to keep you from getting a fixation on the car ahead and to
allow time to obtain and hold the proper eye-lead time.
5. 8-15 seconds eyes-lead time- this is the best way to keep your eyes ahead of
your wheels and is the depth at which your eyes should be focused most of the
time
6. Scan steering wheels - Look and see if cars at the curb are occupied. This is
the only time they are a threat. If they are occupied the driver is probably about
to exit from the car or pull out from the curb
7. stale green lights- the point of decision is an imaginary line that you set up
between your vehicle and the crosswalk when you are approaching an
intersection with a stale green light. since you are not sure of the light, you must
be sure of the point behind which you will stop if the light should start to
change. this helps you get the big picture.
8. eyes contact-when you must rely on anyone along the edge of your driving
path to keep still until you are past the danger point, it is essential that you draw
their attention. the horn and lights are your means of communication where you
do not have eye contact. only when you have eye contact can you expect the
other person to act in a reasonably predictable manner to avoid a dangerous
situation
9. when pulling fro
when do I use the mentor application and how can I have a safe driving score
FICO?
