R - ANSWERSRecognize hazards: Scan and Communicate
E - ANSWERSEliminate distractions: Keep Your Focus and See It All
P - ANSWERSPlan ahead: Expect the Unexpected
S - ANSWERSSeek Space: Eyes on Path, Know Your Limits
Starting up at Intersection - ANSWERSLook left, right, and left
Eye Contact - ANSWERSWhen you must depend on anyone along the edge of your
driving path to stay put until you are past the danger point, it is imperative that you get
their attention. The horn and lights are your communication tools 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.
When Pulling from Curb - ANSWERSGlance over left shoulder when pulling from the
curb
Use of Mirrors - ANSWERSAs a rule of thumb, once ever five to eight seconds
When Stopped in Traffic - ANSWERSWhen 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
Count 1-2-3 After Vehicle Ahead Has Started to Move - ANSWERSThis step is to be
followed when stopped at an intersection behind another vehicle.
4-6 Seconds Following Time for Speeds Under 30 mph, 6-8 Seconds for Speeds Over
30 mph - ANSWERSThis 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.
8-15 Seconds Eye-Lead Time - ANSWERSThis 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.
Scan Steering Wheels - ANSWERSLook 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.
Stale Green Lights - ANSWERSThe 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