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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 foundation of safe driving, REPS. -
✔✔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 - ✔✔1. starting up at intersection - look left, right, and
left
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, 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 whether or not 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
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