Module 3 Brianna James Percy Antoine

Entering the Roadway/Moving to the Curb/Backing  The seven steps to safely pull from a curb. Place foot firmly on brake Check Traffic Release parking brake Move to proper lane Select proper gear Give proper signal Select gap in traffic  When entering the roadway from a curb, your target should be lane position 1

Describe proper position to entering a curb.  1. Check traffic  2. Give proper signal  3. Select target  4. Recheck blind zones (cyclists, ped-etc.)  5. Adjust speed with control braking  6. Move gradually  7. Use reference point(s), to est. 6” from curb  8. Cancel Signal

Backing Skills  Today I will begin practicing my backing skills. Let me refresh my memory about what we learned in the classroom. Before I begin backing, I must check my vehicle and look into my mirrors to be sure the area is free of pedestrians and other obstacles. I will begin with my foot on the brake. I must remember that my heel should be on the floor for good control. Now I will shift to reverse and look over my right shoulder.  In class we discussed the signal for backing is the backing lights and that they come on automatically when I shift to reverse.  Before I begin moving, I must remember to release the parking brake. Just as I do when moving it is important that I find a target to establish vehicle position. This distance will be at least 3 car lengths behind the vehicle since the area directly behind the vehicle is not visible to me.  It is often not necessary to use the accelerator for speed. As matter of fact, I may have to maintain some pressure on the brake to maintain a slow, safe speed.

Vision  The vision needed to read and identify distinct objects is called focus vision. This visual area is usually 3-5 degrees wide.  The area of vision needed to judge distance and determine position is the central vision. This area is usually between 30 and 36 degrees in width.  The peripheral vision area (diagramed below) is approximately degrees wide and is needed to detect motion and color changes.  If a vehicle is approaching from the side, you should be able to detect its motion peripheral vision. You will then be able to identify the type of vehicle using central vision. Finally, you can determine make and model of he vehicle using focal vision.

Perception  Good visual habits involve establishing a path of travel with a targeted area 20 seconds ahead of the vehicle. This is known as a visual lead.  When you are unable to see your target area ahead, you should reduce speed.  As the speed interval of 2 seconds provides time to steer out of problem areas or brake for problems on dry surfaces at speeds up to 35 mph. A following interval of 2 seconds provides time to steer out of problem areas or brake for problems on dry surfaces at speeds up to 45 mph.  A following interval of 2 seconds provides time to steer out of problem areas or brake for problems on dry surfaces at speeds up to 65 mph.

Following Distance  How to calculate a 3- second following distance: After the vehicle in front of you (Vehicle 1) passes the selected object you (Vehicle 2) should count to 3 before the front of the car passes the object

Space management system  The space management system is a process used to manage time, space & visibility to reduce risk situation.  The SEEIT space management stands for Search, Evaluate, Execute, In, Time.

Space Around Car  A space around the vehicle is described as a open, closed or changing area.

Potential Hazards  Three potential hazards (shown in picture in yellow book) are pedestrians, oncoming vehicle, and a bicyclist

Avoiding Crashes  If a bicyclist moves in your path you should brake and steer to avoid a collision.  When in the above situation you should be in lane position 4  When executing how to avoid a crash you should adjust your speed or position of the vehicle.

Intersection Safety  You were approaching an intersection and the light is green. There is a car approaching on from the left and an oncoming vehicle signaling a left turn. The SEEiT process you would apply would be.\ Search the area Evaluate the area Execute to that place In Time

Intersection Safety  When approaching an intersection a driver should be looking for traffic control devices, actions of other drivers (motorcyclist), traffic behind and cross traffic  When having the right of way still be prepared stop in case another car (motorcyclist) doesn’t

Driver Awareness  Habit-Acceptable  Judgment- Acceptable  Habit- Unacceptable  Judgment-Unacceptable The habit level with the unacceptable performance is the level most likely to lead to a crash

Driver Errors  The top four errors leading to a crash are following to close, failure to yield, speeding, or improper lane change.